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degressive

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective degressive has 2 senses
  1. degressive - going down by steps
    Antonym:
    ascending (indirect, via descending)
  2. degressive - gradually decreasing in rate on sums below a certain amount
    Antonym:
    regressive (indirect, via progressive)

Definitions from the Web

Degressive

Definition:

Adjective

1. Describing a rate or amount that decreases over time.

2. Referring to a taxation system in which the rate of tax decreases as income increases.

3. Pertaining to a method of calculating depreciation in which the asset is presumed to lose value at a decreasing rate.

4. Characterized by decreasing progression or advancement.

Examples:

1. The company implemented a degressive depreciation method for their equipment to reflect its decreasing value accurately.

2. The degressive tax system was introduced to relieve the tax burden on the lower-income groups.

3. As the project suffered from degressive development, it was essential to reassess the team's strategy.

4. The degressive interest rate on the loan made it more affordable for borrowers over time.

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