progressively.

In a way that develops gradually, usually becoming more pronounced as time passes.

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Words that belong together

• progressively worse
• progressively more complex

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Each revision made the model progressively less dependent on assumptions.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: invariable adverb. Writing functions: analysis, change, comparison. Commonness: moderately common. Established English; no separate inflection or regional spelling entry.