retrogress

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11
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12
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10

Definition of retrogress

4 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (intransitive)To return to an earlier, simpler or worse condition; to regress.
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verb

  1. (intransitive)To return to an earlier, simpler or worse condition; to regress.
  2. (intransitive)To go backwards; to retreat.
  3. (intransitive)To return to bad behaviour; to relapse.

noun

  1. A retrogression.

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Etymology

From Latin retrōgressus, perfect active participle of retrōgradior (“retrograde”).

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