regressively


re·gres·sive

R0127100 (rĭ-grĕs′ĭv)adj.1. Tending to return or revert to a previous state.2. Characterized by regression or a tendency to regress.3. Relating to or being a tax that amounts to a higher percentage of income as income decreases or that places a proportionately higher burden on lower-income taxpayers.4. Of or relating to geological regression.
re·gres′sive·ly adv.re·gres′sive·ness n.