Retrograde

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Pronunciation: /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

Definitions of retrograde

noun a degenerate person or thing

Example Sentences

A1 The planet appeared to be moving in retrograde.

A2 During the retrograde, communication can be challenging.

B1 The retrograde of the moon affects the tides.

B2 Many believe that Mercury's retrograde can cause disruptions in technology.

C1 Astrologers study the retrograde of planets for insights into personal growth.

C2 The retrograde motion of celestial bodies is a fascinating phenomenon in astronomy.

adjective moving or directed backward

Example Sentences

A1 The old-fashioned dress she wore to the party was very retrograde.

A2 The vintage record player in the corner of the room gave off a retrograde vibe.

B1 The company's decision to revert back to paper records seemed retrograde in this digital age.

B2 The city's infrastructure was in a state of retrograde decay, with outdated roads and bridges.

C1 The government's retrograde policies were met with strong opposition from the public.

C2 The artist's work was criticized for its retrograde approach, lacking innovation and originality.

Examples of retrograde in a Sentence

formal The planet appeared to be moving in retrograde motion according to the astronomers.

informal I heard that Mercury is in retrograde again, so be prepared for communication mishaps.

slang Man, my computer is so old it feels like it's stuck in retrograde.

figurative His career seemed to be in retrograde as he kept making the same mistakes over and over.

Grammatical Forms of retrograde

past tense

retrograded

plural

retrogrades

comparative

more retrograde

superlative

most retrograde

present tense

retrogrades

future tense

will retrograde

perfect tense

has retrograded

continuous tense

is retrograding

singular

retrograde

positive degree

retrograde

infinitive

to retrograde

gerund

retrograding

participle

retrograded

Origin and Evolution of retrograde

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'retrograde' originated from the Latin word 'retrogradus', which is derived from the combination of 'retro' meaning 'backward' and 'gradus' meaning 'step'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in astrology to describe the apparent backward motion of planets in their orbits, 'retrograde' has evolved to also mean moving or tending backward, deteriorating, or declining in quality or value.