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retrogressed

 

[ ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.