degressive
The word “degressive” has 3 syllables: de-gres-sive
It's pronounced as /dɪˈɡrɛsɪv/
What is synonym and antonym for degressive?
In the thesaurus, “degressive” has 3 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for degressive along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for degressive
- decremental
- decrescent
- regressive
Antonyms for degressive
- accretive
- accumulative
- additive
- conglomerative
- cumulative
- gradual
- incremental
- increscent
- progressive
- step-by-step
- stepwise
Meanings of degressive
- adjective
- Tending to decrease.
- Decreasing in steps.
Example Sentences
- The tax system was designed to be degressive, affecting lower incomes more heavily.
- A degressive tariff policy can sometimes harm small businesses.
- Economists debated whether the degressive model was fair to the working class.
- The degressive structure of the fees placed a larger burden on poorer households.
- Critics argue that a degressive approach undermines economic equality.
On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to degressive, such as: accretive, accumulative, additive, conglomerative, cumulative, decremental, decrescent.
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