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
Word origin
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.