retrogress en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin retrōgressus, perfect active participle of retrōgradior (“retrograde”).
Meanings
- A retrogression.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| retrogresses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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retrogress en · VERB
Etymology
From Latin retrōgressus, perfect active participle of retrōgradior (“retrograde”).
Meanings
- (intransitive) To return to an earlier, simpler or worse condition; to regress.
- (intransitive) To go backwards; to retreat.
- (intransitive) To return to bad behaviour; to relapse.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| retrogressing | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| retrogresses | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| retrogressed | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| retrogressed | Tense=Past | lexicographic |