prograde

Meanings

• adjective

  Moving or proceeding in a forward direction, especially in an orderly or regular manner.

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Antonyms

retrograde

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Variants

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prograde

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'progradus', meaning 'advancing, proceeding forward'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'prograde' is commonly used in astronomy to describe the direction of a planet's rotation in relation to its orbital motion around the sun.

2. The term 'prograde' is also used in geology to describe the direction of movement of tectonic plates.

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Related Concepts

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1. Retrograde: The opposite of prograde, meaning moving or proceeding in a backward direction.

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Culture

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The term 'prograde' is not particularly significant in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression in Swedish culture.

How to Memorize "prograde"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a spaceship or an object moving forward in a straight line.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of moving forward or progressing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'PROGRADE' to remember the meaning: 'Progressing Regularly Orderly Forward'.

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