What does Retrogression mean?
Definitions for Retrogression
ˌrɛ trəˈgrɛʃ ənret·ro·gres·sion
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Princeton's WordNet
degeneration, retrogressionnoun
passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form
regression, regress, reversion, retrogression, retroversionnoun
returning to a former state
Wiktionary
retrogressionnoun
A deterioration or decline to a previous state
retrogressionnoun
A return to a less complex condition
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Retrogressionnoun
The act of going backwards.
Etymology: retro and gressus, Lat.
The account, established upon the rise and descent of the stars, can be no reasonable rule unto distant nations, and by reason of their retrogression, but temporary unto any one. Bro.
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retrogression
Retrogression refers to a process or act of returning to a previous state or condition, often in a way that is regarded as harmful or negative. It can denote going backwards or decline, involving deterioration, regression or reverse progression. This term can be applied in various fields such as biology, astrophysics, politics, sociology, and music.
Webster Dictionary
Retrogressionnoun
the act of retrograding, or going backward; retrogradation
Retrogressionnoun
backward development; a passing from a higher to a lower state of organization or structure, as when an animal, approaching maturity, becomes less highly organized than would be expected from its earlier stages or known relationship. Called also retrograde development, and regressive metamorphism
Etymology: [Cf. F. rtrogression. See Retrograde, and cf. Digression.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Retrogression in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Retrogression in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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