Progress
/ˈprɒɡrɛs/noun
Forward or onward movement toward a destination or goal.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, 'progressus' was often associated with the journey of the soul, reflecting an ominous belief in fate's control over one's path.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʷʰer-
“to grasp, to enclose, to go”
Latin
Latin
progressus
“a stepping forward, advance, or progress, often used in contexts of movement or action”
Late Latin
Late Latin
progressio
“the act of advancing, a going forth or advancement”
Old French
Old French
progrés
“advancement or progress, especially in a social or economic context”
Middle English
Middle English
progres
“advancement, a forward movement or step”
Modern English
English
progress
“the idea of advancing towards a goal or improving in a certain context”