What does retrogress mean?
Definitions for retrogress
ˌrɛ trəˈgrɛs, ˈrɛ trəˌgrɛsret·rogress
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Princeton's WordNet
regress, retrograde, retrogressverb
get worse or fall back to a previous condition
relapse, lapse, recidivate, regress, retrogress, fall backverb
go back to bad behavior
"Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"
Wiktionary
retrogressverb
To return to an earlier, simpler or worse condition; to regress.
retrogressverb
To go backwards; to retreat.
retrogressverb
To return to bad behaviour; to relapse.
Etymology: From retrogressus, perfect active participle of retrogradior.
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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
Retrogressnoun
retrogression
Etymology: [Cf. L. retrogressus.]
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Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of retrogress in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of retrogress in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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