Retrocede

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛtrəˈsiːd/

Definitions of retrocede

verb to go back or return to a previous position or state

Example Sentences

A1 The army retroceded after facing heavy resistance from the enemy.

A2 The company decided to retrocede some of its operations to cut costs.

B1 The government may retrocede control of certain territories to indigenous tribes.

B2 The landlord retroceded the property back to the original owner.

C1 The country retroceded its colonial territories after gaining independence.

C2 The company retroceded its decision to merge with a competitor due to regulatory issues.

Examples of retrocede in a Sentence

formal The country decided to retrocede the disputed territory to its neighboring nation.

informal I heard they're going to retrocede that piece of land back to the other country.

slang They're finally giving back that land - they're retroceding it.

figurative Sometimes, it's better to retrocede control and let things unfold naturally.

Grammatical Forms of retrocede

• past tense: retroceded
• plural: retrocede
• comparative: more retrocede
• superlative: most retrocede
• present tense: retrocedes
• future tense: will retrocede
• perfect tense: has retroceded
• continuous tense: is retroceding
• singular: retrocedes
• positive degree: retrocede
• infinitive: to retrocede
• gerund: retroceding
• participle: retroceding

Origin and Evolution of retrocede

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'retrocede' originated from the Latin word 'retrocedere', which is a combination of 'retro' meaning 'back' and 'cedere' meaning 'to go'.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'retrocede' was used in a literal sense to mean 'to go back' or 'to retreat'. Over time, its usage has evolved to also include the idea of reverting to a previous state or condition, especially in terms of territory or rights.