retrogressively
|ret-ro-gres-sive-ly|
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/ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛsɪvli/
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/ˌrɛtrəʊˈɡrɛsɪvli/
(retrogressive)
backward movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'retrogressively' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'retrogressus,' where 'retro-' meant 'backward' and 'gradi' meant 'to step.'
Historical Evolution
'retrogressus' transformed into the English word 'retrogressive,' and eventually became the modern English word 'retrogressively.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to step backward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'moving backward or returning to an earlier state.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that moves backward or returns to an earlier state.
The economy moved retrogressively during the recession.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 17:58