Progression

Pronunciation: /prəˈɡrɛʃən/

Definitions of progression

noun a movement or development toward a goal or a more advanced state

Example Sentences

A1 My progression in learning English is slow but steady.

A2 The progression of the story was easy to follow.

B1 The progression of technology has greatly impacted our daily lives.

B2 His progression from novice to expert was remarkable.

C1 The progression of the project was meticulously planned and executed.

C2 The progression of her career was a testament to her hard work and dedication.

Examples of progression in a Sentence

formal The progression of the project was carefully monitored by the team leader.

informal We're making good progression on our road trip so far.

slang I can't believe the progression of her skills in such a short time!

figurative The progression of the story was like climbing a mountain, with each chapter bringing new challenges.

Grammatical Forms of progression

• past tense: progressed
• plural: progressions
• comparative: more progressive
• superlative: most progressive
• present tense: progress
• future tense: will progress
• perfect tense: has progressed
• continuous tense: is progressing
• singular: progression
• positive degree: progressive
• infinitive: to progress
• gerund: progressing
• participle: progressing

Origin and Evolution of progression

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'progression' originated from the Latin word 'progressio', which is derived from the verb 'progredi' meaning 'to go forward'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of moving forward or advancing, the term 'progression' has evolved to also encompass a sequence of steps or stages leading to a particular outcome or result.