Regressively: meaning, definitions and examples

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regressively

 

[ rษชหˆษกrษ›sษชvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

mathematics usage

Regressively refers to a process or state of moving backwards or returning to a previous state, often used in statistical contexts. This term can describe a regression analysis where outcomes are evaluated based on prior conditions.

Synonyms

backwards, retrogressively, retrospectively.

Examples of usage

  • The data behaved regressively over the years.
  • In a regressively adjusted model, earlier data points weigh more heavily.
  • The economy has been progressing regressively since the policy changes.

Translations

Translations of the word "regressively" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น regressivamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเค›เฅ‡ เค•เฅ€ เค“เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rรผcklรคufig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara regresif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะณั€ะตัะธะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ regresywnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€€่กŒ็š„ใซ (ใŸใ„ใ“ใ†ใฆใใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉgressivement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ regresivamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gerileyerek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‡ดํ–‰์ ์œผ๋กœ (ํ‡ดํ–‰์ ์œผ๋กœ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุชุฑุงุฌุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ regresivnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ regresรญvne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›žๅฝ’ๅœฐ (huรญguฤซ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ regresivno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afturhvarfandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะณั€ะตัะธะฒั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒกแƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ regressiv ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ regresivamente

Etymology

The term 'regressively' is derived from the root word 'regress', which originating from the Latin 'regressus' meaning 'to step back'. The Latin terms โ€˜reโ€™ meaning 'back' and 'gressus' meaning 'to step' combine to form the notion of stepping or moving backward. Over time, the word has been adapted into various contexts, particularly in statistical analysis and psychology, to describe returning to a prior state or level. It embodies the concept of retrospection or a reversal in progress, reflecting both a physical and conceptual return to previous conditions. The adverbial form 'regressively' emerged in the English language to specifically denote actions performed in a regressive manner, thus highlighting its significance in various fields of study.