retrogression

Meanings

• Noun

  The action or process of going back or moving in the opposite direction.

• Noun

  A step or move backward, especially one that is unwelcome or detrimental.

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Rhymes

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regression , progression , cessation

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Variants

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retrogression , retrogressions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'retrogradi' meaning 'to move backward'.

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Trivia

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1. Retrogression is a term used in astrology to describe the apparent backward motion of certain planets.

2. Retrogression can also refer to a step or move backward in time, as in the concept of time travel.

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Related Concepts

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1. Regression: A statistical process used to estimate the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables by assuming a linear relationship and then determining the values of the independent variables that would make the dependent variable's expected value equal to its observed value.

2. Regressive tax: A tax system where the tax burden increases as income decreases, making the tax system regressive.

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Culture

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In literature, retrogression is often used to describe a regression or setback in character development or societal progress. In music, there are genres known as 'retro' or 'retrogressive' that revive or reinterpret older styles.

How to Memorize "retrogression"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or object moving backwards or taking steps in the opposite direction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of moving backward or taking a step back.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Reverse Goes Back' to remember the meaning of retrogression.

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