Progressive (adjective)

1. Advancing or promoting social or political change.
2. Characterized by or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, especially social or political reform.
3. Developing or occurring in stages; proceeding step by step.

Origin:

From latin progressus, past participle of progredi ("to go forward"), from pro- ("forward") + gradi ("to step, go").

Examples:

1. The progressive movement seeks to improve the lives of marginalized groups.
2. The country is becoming more progressive in its policies towards gender equality.
3. The new educational system is progressive, it"s based on the student"s needs.
4. The company has a progressive management style, it encourages employee's participation.
5. The tax system is progressive, it taxes higher income earners at a higher rate.