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Regressed Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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regressed

[rษชหˆษกrษ›st ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

psychology analysis

Regressed refers to a phenomenon where an individual returns to an earlier stage of development, often in response to stress or conflict. This can manifest in behaviors or emotional responses characteristic of a prior stage of growth.

Synonyms

declined, deteriorated, retreated.

Examples of usage

  • After experiencing trauma, she regressed to childhood behaviors.
  • Under pressure, he sometimes regresses to simpler ways of thinking.
Context #2 | Verb

statistical analysis

In statistics, regressed refers to the process of applying regression analysis to data in order to understand relationships between variables. This involves determining how dependent variables change in relation to one or more independent variables.

Synonyms

examined, modeled, sampled.

Examples of usage

  • The data was regressed to find correlations.
  • He regressed the results to make predictions.

Translations

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Origin of 'regressed'

The term 'regressed' is derived from the Latin root 'regressus', which means 'to go back'. This Latin term is composed of 're-', meaning 'back', and 'gradi', meaning 'to step' or 'to walk'. The word made its way into Middle English in the late 14th century. Initially used in a more general sense of moving backward in time or position, 'regress' has developed specialized meanings in psychology and statistics over time. The psychological use refers to a return to earlier psychological states, often seen in children under stress, while in statistics, it refers to analyzing the expected outcomes based on data. As a term, its wide application reflects its roots in the concept of returning or stepping back, which is fundamental to various domains of study.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,294, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.