Retrogressive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Retrogressive is an adjective meaning Of or relating to retrogression.
Meaning
Of or relating to retrogression.
More Meanings
- Directed towards the rear or the past; retrograde.
- A person of retrogressive views or policies; a backward-looking conservative.
Example Sentences
Hence, regional soil degenerations and podsolization was probably an important factor contributing to the retrogressive change in the forest composition at the end of the mesocratic phase.
Word Forms
- retrogressives
Synonyms for retrogressive
Depending on context, synonyms include retrograde, regressive, declining, deteriorating, regressing, failing.
Antonyms for retrogressive
Common opposites include progressive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include regressing, regressive, retrograde, declining, deteriorating, failing.
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