Retrogressive

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛsɪv/

Definitions of retrogressive

adjective characterized by a backward or declining movement or direction

Example Sentences

A1 The retrogressive technology in this old phone makes it difficult to use.

A2 The retrogressive design of the car appealed to those who love classic styles.

B1 The company decided to revert to a retrogressive marketing strategy to attract older customers.

B2 The decision to implement retrogressive policies caused a decline in employee morale.

C1 The country's economy suffered due to the government's retrogressive economic policies.

C2 The artist's work was criticized for its retrogressive themes and lack of innovation.

Examples of retrogressive in a Sentence

formal The decision to cut funding for education is seen as a retrogressive step by many experts.

informal Going back to using flip phones seems retrogressive in today's tech-savvy world.

slang Dude, that old school haircut is so retrogressive!

figurative His retrogressive mindset is like trying to drive a car in reverse - you're not going to get very far.

Grammatical Forms of retrogressive

• past tense: retrogressed
• plural: retrogressives
• comparative: more retrogressive
• superlative: most retrogressive
• present tense: retrogress
• future tense: will retrogress
• perfect tense: have retrogressed
• continuous tense: is retrogressing
• singular: retrogressive
• positive degree: retrogressive
• infinitive: to retrogress
• gerund: retrogressing
• participle: retrogressed

Origin and Evolution of retrogressive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'retrogressive' originated from the Latin word 'retrogressus', which is a combination of 'retro' meaning backward and 'gressus' meaning step.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a backward or regressive movement or change, the word 'retrogressive' has evolved to also signify a decline or deterioration in quality or progress.