Retrogressively: meaning, definitions and examples

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retrogressively

 

[ ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛsɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

The term 'retrogressively' refers to the manner in which something returns to a previous state or becomes less advanced. It often implies a decline or reversion to an earlier condition.

Synonyms

backwards, regressively, reversely

Examples of usage

  • The economy is progressing retrogressively due to recent policies.
  • In a retrogressively structured timeline, past events overshadow the future.
  • The team seemed to be working retrogressively after their initial success.

Translations

Translations of the word "retrogressively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retrogradamente

🇮🇳 पूर्वगामी तरीके से

🇩🇪 rückwärtsgehend

🇮🇩 secara retrogressif

🇺🇦 ретроградно

🇵🇱 retrogradowo

🇯🇵 逆行的に

🇫🇷 rétroactivement

🇪🇸 retroactivamente

🇹🇷 geriye doğru

🇰🇷 역행적으로

🇸🇦 تراجعيًا

🇨🇿 retrográdně

🇸🇰 retrográdne

🇨🇳 倒退地

🇸🇮 retrogradno

🇮🇸 afturvirkandi

🇰🇿 кері қарай

🇬🇪 რეაქციულად

🇦🇿 geri dönüşlü

🇲🇽 retroactivamente

Word origin

The word 'retrogressively' is derived from the base word 'retrogress', which originates from the Latin 'retrogressus', the past participle of 'retrogradi', meaning 'to step back'. The prefix 'retro-' means 'backward', and 'gressus' translates to 'stepping' or 'walking'. The adverbial form '-ively' indicates the manner in which an action is performed. The term has been used in various contexts, particularly in discussions of societal or technological progress, where it denotes a regression or a loss of advancement. Over time, 'retrogressively' has evolved to describe not only literal backward movement but also metaphorical backsliding in various domains such as policies, cultures, and human experiences.