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retrogressive

UK
/ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛsɪv/
US
/ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛsɪv/

Translations

retrogressiveadjective
more retrogressive
Comp.
most retrogressive
Super.
UK
/ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛsɪv/
US
/ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛsɪv/
The retrogressive policies of the new administration have undone years of progress in environmental protection.
Les politiques régressives de la nouvelle administration ont annulé des années de progrès en matière de protection de l’environnement.
Additional translations
rétrogradeS’emploie surtout au sens figuré pour une évolution en arrière ou un recul.
Synonyms
deteriorating
backward
declining
devolving
regressive
Antonyms
progressive

Definitions

retrogressiveadjective
Characterized by a return to an earlier or less advanced state or condition.
The retrogressive policies of the new administration have undone years of progress in environmental protection.
Tending to move backward or decline in quality or effectiveness.
The retrogressive changes in the company's management structure led to a decrease in employee morale.
Moving or directed backward; opposite to forward or progressive motion.
The glacier showed a retrogressive movement as it retreated up-valley.
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