Gerund; denotes the act or process of moving backward.
Definitions
The act or process of moving backward, reversing direction, or declining. The retrograding of the satellite was carefully tracked by the observatory.
retrogradinggerund / present participle Functioning as a present-participle adjective describing backward motion or decline.
Translations
The retrograding motion of the planet confused the astronomers.
Ретроградное движение планеты сбило с толку астрономов.
Definitions
Moving backward or in reverse. The retrograding motion of the planet confused early astronomers.
Declining or deteriorating in condition or quality. The retrograding economy has led to increased unemployment rates.