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Definitions for Retrogression
ˌrɛ trəˈgrɛʃ ənret·ro·gres·sion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. degeneration, retrogressionnoun

    passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form

  2. regression, regress, reversion, retrogression, retroversionnoun

    returning to a former state

Wiktionary

  1. retrogressionnoun

    A deterioration or decline to a previous state

  2. retrogressionnoun

    A return to a less complex condition

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. 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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  1. 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

  1. Retrogressionnoun

    the act of retrograding, or going backward; retrogradation

  2. 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

  3. Etymology: [Cf. F. rtrogression. See Retrograde, and cf. Digression.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Retrogression in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Retrogression in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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