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retrogression

[ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛʃən]

retrogression Definition

  • 1the process of returning to an earlier and usually worse state or condition
  • 2a decline or degeneration into a less developed or less complex state

Using retrogression: Examples

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

  • Example

    The country's economy is in a state of retrogression.

  • Example

    The company's retrogression was caused by poor management decisions.

  • Example

    The disease caused a retrogression in his physical abilities.

retrogression Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for retrogression

Antonyms for retrogression

Phrases with retrogression

  • a decline in mental faculties, such as memory, reasoning, and judgment

    Example

    The elderly man's mental retrogression made it difficult for him to live independently.

  • a decline in social progress, such as the loss of civil rights or freedoms

    Example

    The government's policies led to a social retrogression, with many citizens losing their basic rights.

  • a decline in cultural achievements or values, such as the loss of artistic or literary traditions

    Example

    The war caused a cultural retrogression, with many works of art and literature being destroyed.

Origins of retrogression

from Latin 'retrogressio', from 'retro-' meaning 'back' + 'gressus' meaning 'step'

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Summary: retrogression in Brief

Retrogression [ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛʃən] refers to the process of returning to an earlier and usually worse state or condition. It can describe a decline or degeneration into a less developed or less complex state. Examples include the country's economy, a company's performance, or a person's physical abilities. Retrogression can also refer to mental, social, or cultural decline.