progressions
Steps toward advancement
Progressions are sequences that move forward in ordered steps.
A chord progression in music is a series of chords following one another.
A career progression traces advancement through positions over time.
In mathematics, an arithmetic progression increases by a constant amount: 2, 4, 6, 8.
The word implies direction and development—things don't just change, they build.
Ordered sets of elements
- arithmeticMathematics of basic operations
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
- seriesOrdered set of related items
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
ratio · formula · algebra · numerical · infinite · recursive · summation · calculus
Distinct periods or platforms
- stepsSequential actions in process
- phasesDistinct periods in sequence
- gradualDeveloping slowly over time
- advancementForward movement or promotion
development · evolution · continuum · trajectory · incremental · ladder · timeline · milestones
Forward movement or promotion
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- ladderPortable climbing frame
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- seniorityRank from length of service
milestones · growth · development · ranks · hierarchy · tenure · path · upward mobility
Harmonic transitions in music
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- jazzImprovisational American music genre
- voicingsChord tone distributions
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
modulation · bebop · comping · turnaround · reharmonization · improvisation · circle of fifths · dominant
Disorder impairing normal function
- symptomsIndicators of disease
- stagingPreparing for presentation
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
- prognosisPredicted disease course
worsening · advancement · cancer · Alzheimer's · degenerative · clinical · pathology · onset
Activity for fitness
- repsExercise iteration count
- setsGrouped items together
- overloadBurden beyond capacity
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
weightlifting · periodization · intensity · volume · resistance · muscle building · plateau · gains
sequences
Ordered sets of elements
- arithmeticMathematics of basic operations
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
- seriesOrdered set of related items
patterns · ratio · formula · algebra · numerical · infinite · recursive · summation · calculus · convergence
stages
Distinct periods or platforms
- stepsSequential actions in process
- phasesDistinct periods in sequence
- gradualDeveloping slowly over time
advancement · development · evolution · continuum · trajectory · incremental · ladder · timeline · milestones · sequence
advancement
Forward movement or promotion
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- ladderPortable climbing frame
- trajectoryPath of moving object
seniority · milestones · growth · development · ranks · hierarchy · tenure · path · upward mobility · professional
chord changes
Harmonic transitions in music
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- jazzImprovisational American music genre
- voicingsChord tone distributions
cadence · modulation · bebop · comping · turnaround · reharmonization · improvisation · circle of fifths · dominant · substitution
disease
Disorder impairing normal function
- symptomsIndicators of disease
- stagingPreparing for presentation
- deteriorationProcess of declining quality
prognosis · worsening · advancement · cancer · Alzheimer's · degenerative · clinical · pathology · onset · decline
exercise
Activity for fitness
strength training · weightlifting · periodization · intensity · volume · resistance · muscle building · plateau · gains · hypertrophy
- math conceptsangle, numbers, algebra, circle, equations
- sequencessequence, arithmetic, series, geometric, sequential
- timelinestimelines, chronology, chronologies, time periods, historical periods
- gymnastics trainingspotting, coaching, strength conditioning, safety training, balance training
- mathematical patternsgolden ratio, prime numbers, primes, sequences, fractals
- astrologyastrology, zodiac, horoscope, horoscopes, birth chart
progressionsregressions
Returns to former states
retrogressions · declines · retreats · reversals · deteriorations
progressionsstagnations
Prolonged lack of progress
standstills · stasis · plateaus · stases · halts
- geometric progressionSeries multiplying by constant
- chord progressionSequence of tonal changes
- career progressionUpward movement in work
- logical progressionReasoned step-by-step advancement
- character progressionGradual improvement of abilities
- disease progressionHow illness worsens over time