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regress

[rɪˈɡres]

regress Definition

  • 1return to a former or less developed state
  • 2go back to an earlier state, typically a worse one

Using regress: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "regress" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The patient's condition began to regress after the treatment was stopped.

  • Example

    The company's profits have regressed in the last quarter.

  • Example

    The political situation in the country has regressed to a state of chaos.

  • Example

    The team regressed to their old habits and lost the game.

regress Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for regress

Phrases with regress

  • to behave in a way that is typical of a child, especially when under stress

    Example

    Whenever he's under pressure, he tends to regress to childhood and throw tantrums.

  • a statistical phenomenon where extreme values tend to move towards the average over time

    Example

    In a large sample size, the outliers tend to regress to the mean.

  • a statistical method used to determine the relationship between two or more variables

    Example

    The regression analysis showed a strong correlation between the number of hours studied and the exam scores.

Origins of regress

from Latin 'regressus', meaning 'a return'

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Summary: regress in Brief

The verb 'regress' [rɪˈɡres] means to return to a former or less developed state, often implying a negative change. It can be used in various contexts, such as personal development, business, politics, and sports. Examples include 'The patient's condition began to regress after the treatment was stopped.' and 'The team regressed to their old habits and lost the game.' The phrase 'regress to childhood' denotes behaving like a child under stress.