Regressive: meaning, definitions and examples
⬅️
regressive
[ rɪˈɡrɛsɪv ]
psychology
Relating to or marked by a return to a past condition, behavior, or belief.
Synonyms
backsliding, retrogressive, reverting
Examples of usage
- Her regressive behavior was a result of stress at work.
- The patient's regressive state was a concern for the therapist.
politics
Opposing progress or reform; advocating for a return to a previous state.
Synonyms
conservative, reactionary, traditionalist
Examples of usage
- The regressive policies of the government were met with strong opposition.
- He was known for his regressive views on social issues.
economics
Describing a tax or system that takes a proportionally greater amount from low-income earners than from high-income earners.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The regressive tax system was criticized for its impact on the working class.
- Implementing regressive policies would exacerbate income inequality.
Translations
Translations of the word "regressive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 regressivo
🇮🇳 प्रतिगामी
🇩🇪 regressiv
🇮🇩 regresif
🇺🇦 регресивний
🇵🇱 regresywny
🇯🇵 退行性
🇫🇷 régressif
🇪🇸 regresivo
🇹🇷 gerileyici
🇰🇷 퇴행성
🇸🇦 تراجعي
🇨🇿 regresivní
🇸🇰 regresívny
🇨🇳 倒退的
🇸🇮 regresiven
🇮🇸 afturfarandi
🇰🇿 регрессивті
🇬🇪 რეგრესული
🇦🇿 regressiv
🇲🇽 regresivo
Word origin
The word 'regressive' comes from the Latin word 'regressus', which means 'to go back'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. Over time, 'regressive' has been used in various fields such as psychology, politics, and economics to describe a return to a previous state or condition. Its usage has evolved to encompass concepts of backwardness, opposition to progress, and disproportionate impact on different socio-economic groups.
See also: regressing, regression, retrogression.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,148, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
- ...
- 18145 percolation
- 18146 galena
- 18147 clemency
- 18148 regressive
- 18149 rumble
- 18150 utilise
- 18151 unconsciousness
- ...