unpredictably-regressive
|un-pre-dict-a-bly-re-gress-ive|
/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbli rɪˈɡrɛsɪv/
erratic regression
Etymology
'unpredictably-regressive' originates from the combination of 'unpredictable' and 'regressive', where 'unpredictable' means 'not able to be predicted' and 'regressive' means 'returning to a previous state'.
'Unpredictably-regressive' is a modern English term formed by combining 'unpredictable' and 'regressive', both of which have Latin roots.
Initially, 'unpredictable' meant 'not able to be predicted' and 'regressive' meant 'returning to a previous state'. The combined term retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by a tendency to revert to a previous, less advanced state in an unpredictable manner.
The company's unpredictably-regressive policies have confused many investors.
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Last updated: 2025/05/19 15:56