retrogress

Meanings

• Noun

  A move or development backward or backward progress; regression.

• Noun

  The act of retrograding or going back; reversion.

• Noun

  The state of being in a condition or stage that is worse or less advanced than before.

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Antonyms

progress

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retrogress
progress , regress , caress , express

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Variants

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retrogress , retrogressed , retrogresses , retrogressing

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Etymology

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From Old French retrograder, from retro- 'back' + gradus 'step'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'retrogress' is often used in the context of astrology to describe the apparent backward motion of certain planets.

2. The word 'retrogress' is not commonly used in everyday language and is more often found in academic or scientific contexts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Regression: A statistical process used to investigate the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables, while assuming a linear relationship between the variables.

2. Progress: A forward or onward movement, development, or advancement.

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Culture

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In literature, 'retrogress' is used to describe a character or situation moving backward or regressing. In music, there are songs titled 'Retrogress' that explore the concept of moving backward or regressing.

How to Memorize "retrogress"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or object moving backward or regressing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'retrogress' with the concept of moving backward or regressing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Retrogress is moving back, not going forward' to remember the meaning of the word.

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