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regressing

 

[ rɪˈɡrɛsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

psychology

To return to a former or less developed state, especially mentally or emotionally.

Synonyms

backslide, retrogress, revert

Examples of usage

  • The patient seemed to be regressing in his therapy sessions.
  • The stress of the situation caused him to regress to a childlike state.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To move backward or away from a previous position.

Synonyms

backtrack, recede, retreat

Examples of usage

  • The car started regressing down the hill.
  • The company's profits began to regress after the economic downturn.

Translations

Translations of the word "regressing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regredindo

🇮🇳 वापस जाना

🇩🇪 rückläufig

🇮🇩 mundur

🇺🇦 регресуючи

🇵🇱 regresując

🇯🇵 後退している

🇫🇷 régresser

🇪🇸 regresando

🇹🇷 gerileyerek

🇰🇷 후퇴하고 있는

🇸🇦 يتراجع

🇨🇿 regresující

🇸🇰 regresujúci

🇨🇳 倒退

🇸🇮 regresirajoč

🇮🇸 afturhaldandi

🇰🇿 регрессирующий

🇬🇪 უკან დაბრუნება

🇦🇿 geri dönmək

🇲🇽 regresando

Word origin

The word 'regressing' originates from the Latin word 'regredi', which means 'to go back'. The concept of regression has been studied in psychology, where it refers to a defense mechanism leading to a return to earlier developmental stages. In general usage, 'regressing' can also simply mean moving backward or away from a previous position.

See also: regression, regressive, retrogression.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,636 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.