DEGRESSIVE


Meaning of DEGRESSIVE in English

[ dɪ'grɛsɪv ]

■ adjective reducing by gradual amounts.

↘(of taxation) at successively lower rates on lower amounts.

Origin

C19: from L. degress- 'descended' + -ive .

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