The Opposite(Antonym) of “antrorse”
The antonyms of antrorse are retrograde and downward. The antonyms retrograde and downward convey the opposite direction or movement to that of antrorse, which means directed forward or upward.
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Definitions and Examples of retrograde, downward
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Directed or moving backward; having a backward course or direction.
Example
The company's profits took a retrograde turn this year, declining by 20% compared to last year.
Moving or directed toward a lower place or position.
Example
The airplane started its downward descent towards the airport runway.
Key Differences: retrograde vs downward
- 1Retrograde refers to a backward direction or movement, while antrorse refers to a forward or upward direction.
- 2Downward refers to a downward direction or movement, while antrorse refers to an upward or forward direction.
Effective Usage of retrograde, downward
- 1Science: Use antrorse to describe the direction of plant hairs or bristles that point upwards or forwards.
- 2Botany: Use antrorse to describe the direction of leaf veins that curve upwards or forwards.
- 3Literature: Use retrograde and downward to describe the decline or deterioration of a character's situation or fortunes.
Remember this!
The antonyms of antrorse are retrograde and downward. Use antrorse to describe the upward or forward direction of plant hairs or bristles, or leaf veins that curve upwards or forwards. Use retrograde and downward to describe the decline or deterioration of a character's situation or fortunes.
