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1) A form of change which cannot be characterized as either "progressive" or "regressive," yet still constitutes a definite change in state. 2) A word used in academia to mean "staying the same" while sounding smart. 3) Change which does not proceed in a direction along a some ladder or hierarchy, but stays within the same bracket, rung, or level, while still definitely changing. Characteristic of a range of changes that could move up or down a progression, but instead moves sideways.
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