regressions

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of moving backward or reverting to a former state or condition.

  - "The company had to undergo regressions in sales due to the economic downturn."
  - "After the success of the new product, the company decided to regress to its old business model."

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Antonyms

progression

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with regressions
progress , cessation , obsession

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Homophones

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1. regression (Spanish) : reverse
   

2. regression (French) : return
   

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Variants

List of all variants of regressions that leads to same result
regression , regressions , linear regression , linear regressions , multiple regression , multiple regressions

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Forms

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Regressive, Regressions (plural), Regressed (past tense)

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Etymology

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The term 'regression' comes from the Latin word 'regredare', which means 'to go back'.

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Trivia

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1. Regression is a common theme in science fiction and fantasy literature, often used to describe the evolution or devolution of characters or societies.

2. The term 'regression' was first used in psychology by Sigmund Freud in his theory of psychoanalysis.

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Related Concepts

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1. regression analysis: A statistical technique used to identify the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

2. regression therapy: A form of psychotherapy that helps individuals to confront and resolve past traumas or experiences that have led to negative patterns of behavior.

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Culture

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In literature, regression is a common theme in psychological and philosophical works, such as Freud's psychoanalysis theory and Kafka's Metamorphosis. In art, regression is represented through various mediums, such as paintings and sculptures, that depict a return to a primitive or childlike state.

How to Memorize "regressions"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pendulum swinging back and forth to represent the concept of regression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'regression' with the idea of moving backward or reverting to a former state.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Reverse, go back, regression' to help remember the definition.

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