Retrogressive: meaning, definitions and examples
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retrogressive
[ ˌrɛtrəʊˈɡrɛsɪv ]
describing a movement or change
Relating to or marked by a return to a worse or less advanced state, condition, or way of behaving.
Synonyms
backward, regressive, reverting
Examples of usage
- The retrogressive policies of the government led to economic decline.
- His retrogressive attitude towards women's rights is unacceptable.
Translations
Translations of the word "retrogressive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retrógrado
🇮🇳 प्रतिगामी
🇩🇪 rückschrittlich
🇮🇩 mundur
🇺🇦 ретроградний
🇵🇱 regresywny
🇯🇵 後退的 (こうたいてき)
🇫🇷 rétrograde
🇪🇸 retrógrado
🇹🇷 gerici
🇰🇷 퇴행적인
🇸🇦 رجعي
🇨🇿 regresivní
🇸🇰 regresívny
🇨🇳 倒退的 (dàotuì de)
🇸🇮 nazadujoč
🇮🇸 afturför
🇰🇿 кері кеткен
🇬🇪 რეგრესული (regresuli)
🇦🇿 geriyə doğru
🇲🇽 retrógrado
Etymology
The word 'retrogressive' originated from the Latin word 'retrogressus,' which means 'to go back' or 'to move backward.' It first appeared in the English language in the mid-18th century. The concept of retrogression has been used in various contexts, including biology, social sciences, and politics, to describe a backward or declining movement or change. The term is often associated with negative connotations, implying a regression or deterioration from a previous state of progress or advancement.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,799, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29796 despatching
- 29797 softener
- 29798 swindler
- 29799 retrogressive
- 29800 deluding
- 29801 customizing
- 29802 confiscating
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