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(rɪgresɪv)
adjective
Regressive behaviour, activities, or processes involve a return to an earlier and less advanced stage of development.
[formal]
This regressive behaviour is more common in boys.

regressive in British English

(rɪˈɡrɛsɪv)
adjective
1. 
regressing or tending to regress
2. 
(of a tax or tax system) levied or graduated so that the rate decreases as the amount taxed increases
progressive (sense 5)
3. 
of, relating to, or characteristic of regression
Derived forms
regressively (reˈgressively)
adverb
regressiveness (reˈgressiveness) or regressivity (reˌgresˈsivity)
noun

regressive in American English

(rɪˈgrɛsɪv)
adjective
1. 
regressing or tending to regress
2. 
of, like, or characteristic of regression
3. 
designating a tax that becomes proportionately lower as the tax base increases
Derived forms
regressively (reˈgressively)
adverb

Examples of 'regressive' in a sentence
regressive

So it feels like a regressive step.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The uniform age threshold is already highly regressive and raising it will make it more so.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It has long been criticised as a regressive poll tax.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He knows the difference between a progressive and a regressive tax.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It is a regressive way of thinking.
The Sun (2006)
It is important to recognize and understand regressive behaviour because it occurs as a normal and expected reaction to stress.
Pearce, Dr John Families and Friends - how to help your child form happy relationships. (1989)
Will Cable be ready to back such an unpopular and regressive tax rise?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This unfair and regressive tax is also hurting first-time buyers.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The whole industry is'close to a regressive tax.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It is very, very disappointing to hear that because it is a regressive way of thinking.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The problem with hiding taxation in our energy bills is not just dishonesty; it is a highly regressive form of taxation.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Local governments depend especially on the generally regressive property tax, and there are fewer people to share the cost of programmes.
Cloke, Paul J (ed) Rural Land-Use Planning in Developed Nations (1989)
VAT is clearly a regressive tax.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The implications are, in their way, deeply regressive.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
First, the tax would be regressive, hitting the poorest hardest.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's true that council tax is regressive and needs reform, and that we need to take back control.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Is VAT a regressive tax?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
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