Retrogression

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛʃən/

Definitions of retrogression

noun the act of moving or going backward

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that retrogression is the opposite of progress.

A2 The country experienced a period of retrogression after the war.

B1 The economic retrogression of the region was evident in the latest report.

B2 The company's decision to cut costs led to a retrogression in their product quality.

C1 The retrogression of civil rights in the country is a cause for concern.

C2 The political retrogression of the government has sparked protests and demonstrations.

Examples of retrogression in a Sentence

formal The country's economy experienced a period of retrogression due to poor policy decisions.

informal The team's performance showed signs of retrogression in the last few games.

slang His fashion sense is so retro, it's like he's stuck in a time of retrogression.

figurative The lack of innovation in the company led to a retrogression in their market position.

Grammatical Forms of retrogression

• plural: retrogressions
• comparative: more retrogressive
• superlative: most retrogressive
• present tense: retrogresses
• future tense: will retrogress
• perfect tense: has retrogressed
• continuous tense: is retrogressing
• singular: retrogression
• positive degree: retrogression
• infinitive: to retrogress
• gerund: retrogressing
• participle: retrogressed

Origin and Evolution of retrogression

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'retrogression' originated from the Latin word 'retrogressio', which is derived from the prefix 'retro-' meaning backward, and the verb 'gradi' meaning to go.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a scientific context to describe a decline or regression in a process or development, the term 'retrogression' has evolved to also be used in a broader sense to signify a backward movement or deterioration in various aspects of life or society.