mütərəqqi

Azerbaijani

Etymology

From Arabic مُتَرَقٍّ (mutaraqqin).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

mütərəqqi (comparative daha mütərəqqi, superlative ən mütərəqqi)

1. progressive

   Synonym: proqressiv

   1. favouring or promoting progress; advanced.

      mütərəqqi amallar/ideyalar ― progressive ideas

      Synonym: qabaqcıl

   2. gradually advancing in extent; increasing
   3. (of an income tax or other tax) increasing in rate as the taxable amount increases

      mütərəqqi vergi sistemi ― progressive tax system

Related terms

• tərəqqi (“progress”)

Further reading

• “mütərəqqi” in Obastan.com.