Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
degressive
Adjective
/dɪˈɡrɛsɪv/
Definition
Referring to a decrease or reduction in amount or level.
Examples
- The degressive tax system means that as income rises, the tax rate decreases.
- In a degressive pricing model, products cost less with each additional purchase.
- The degressive approach to funding resulted in lower grants each year.
Meaning
Degressive typically describes a pattern where something diminishes or decreases over time or with each instance.
Synonyms
- Declining
- Decreasing
- Reducing
- Diminishing
