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   retrogression

   /ˌrɛtrə(ʊ)ˈɡrɛʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the process of returning to an earlier state, typically a worse one: "a retrogression to 19th-century attitudes"
   • 2. another term for retrogradation

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘movement in a reverse direction’): from Latin retrogressio(n-), from retrogress-, past participle of retrogradi ‘to move backwards’ (see retrograde).

   Derivatives

   • 1. retrogressive adjective

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   RETROGRESSION definition: 1. the act of returning to an older and worse state: 2. the act of returning to an older and worse…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of RETROGRESSION is regression.

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   RETROGRESSION meaning: 1. the act of returning to an older and worse state: 2. the act of returning to an older and worse…. Learn more.

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   Retrogression means moving back to an earlier and less efficient stage of development. [formal].... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   What does the noun retrogression mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun retrogression. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. retrogression has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. How common is the noun retrogression? How is the noun retrogression pronounced?

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRETROGRESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RETROGRESS definition: 1. to return to an older and worse state 2. to return to an older and worse state. Learn more.

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   the act of retrogressing; movement backward. Biology. degeneration; retrograde metamorphosis; passing from a more complex to a simpler structure. Indeed, there is good reason to fear that we will see retrogression in third-generation Hispanic immigrants.

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    Define retrogression. retrogression synonyms, retrogression pronunciation, retrogression translation, English dictionary definition of retrogression. intr.v. ret·ro·gressed , ret·ro·gress·ing , ret·ro·gress·es 1. To return to an earlier, inferior, or less complex condition. 2. To go or move backward....

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