Regressively

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re·gres·sive (r

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adj.

1. Tending to return or revert.

2. Characterized by regression or a tendency to regress.

3. Decreasing proportionately as the amount taxed increases: a regressive tax.

4. Of or relating to geological regression.

re·gressive·ly adv.

re·gressive·ness n.

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