Retrogressed: meaning, definitions and examples
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retrogressed
[ ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛst ]
move backward
To retrogress means to return to an earlier or less advanced state. This often implies a decline or regression in progress, quality, or condition.
Synonyms
backslide, decline, deteriorate, regress.
Examples of usage
- The community seemed to retrogress after the new policies were implemented.
- Due to the economic downturn, many companies have retrogressed in their growth.
- It's concerning to see scientific understanding retrogressing in today's debates.
Translations
Translations of the word "retrogressed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retrocedido
🇮🇳 पूर्ववत होना
🇩🇪 rückläufig
🇮🇩 mundur
🇺🇦 регресивний
🇵🇱 cofnąć się
🇯🇵 後退した
🇫🇷 rétrogradé
🇪🇸 retrocedido
🇹🇷 geri gitmiş
🇰🇷 후퇴한
🇸🇦 تراجع
🇨🇿 regresivní
🇸🇰 regresívny
🇨🇳 倒退的
🇸🇮 regresiven
🇮🇸 afturhald
🇰🇿 артқа кеткен
🇬🇪 უკან დაბრუნებული
🇦🇿 geri çəkilmiş
🇲🇽 retrocedido
Etymology
The word 'retrogressed' is derived from the Latin word 'retrogressus,' which is the past participle of 'retrogredi,' meaning 'to step back.' The prefix 'retro-' means 'back' or 'backward,' while 'gress' comes from 'gradi,' meaning 'to step' or 'to walk.' This term began to be used in English in the late 19th century, as a way to describe processes or movements that involved going back to a previous state. In contemporary usage, retrogressed can pertain to various fields, including sociology, psychology, and economics, where it often indicates a negative shift or a regression from progress.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,998, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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