What does retrogress mean?

Definitions for retrogress
ˌrɛ trəˈgrɛs, ˈrɛ trəˌgrɛsret·rogress

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. regress, retrograde, retrogressverb

    get worse or fall back to a previous condition

  2. relapse, lapse, recidivate, regress, retrogress, fall backverb

    go back to bad behavior

    "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"

Wiktionary

  1. retrogressverb

    To return to an earlier, simpler or worse condition; to regress.

  2. retrogressverb

    To go backwards; to retreat.

  3. retrogressverb

    To return to bad behaviour; to relapse.

  4. Etymology: From retrogressus, perfect active participle of retrogradior.

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  1. retrogress

    Retrogress means to go back to a previous, usually worse or less developed state. It involves moving backwards rather than forwards in terms of progress, development, or growth. This term is often used in various contexts such as medicine, personal development, politics, and technology.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Retrogressnoun

    retrogression

  2. Etymology: [Cf. L. retrogressus.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of retrogress in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of retrogress in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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