progression
This term carries a strong sense of inevitability and direction. It describes a movement that is not random but follows a specific trajectory or internal logic, whether that be biological, intellectual, or mathematical. While "progress" often implies a positive improvement or a goal achieved, "progression" is more neutral. It simply describes the act of moving forward or the structure of a sequence, meaning it can describe the worsening of a medical condition just as easily as the advancement of a career.
Uncountable when describing the general process of moving forward (the progression of time). Countable when referring to a specific sequence or set of steps (a chord progression).
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Meanings
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
"The progression of the disease was slowed by the new medication."
A series or sequence in which each following part is logically connected to the previous one.
"The course provides a logical progression from basic to advanced concepts."
In music, a succession of chords that move from one to another according to set rules.
"The song relies on a classic I-IV-V chord progression."
In mathematics, a sequence of numbers in which the difference or ratio between consecutive terms is constant.
"An arithmetic progression is a sequence where each term is found by adding a constant to the previous one."