Definition of Retrogressive

1. Adjective. Going from better to worse.

Exact synonyms: Retrograde
Similar to: Regressive
Derivative terms: Retrogress

Definition of Retrogressive

1. a. Tending to retrograde; going or moving backward; declining from a better to a worse state.

Definition of Retrogressive

1. Adjective. Of or relating to retrogression ¹

2. Adjective. Directed towards the rear or the past; retrograde ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Retrogressive

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Retrogressive

1. 1. Tending to retrograde; going or moving backward; declining from a better to a worse state. 2. Passing from a higher to a lower condition; declining from a more perfect state of organization; regressive. Origin: Cf. F. Retrogressif. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retrogressive

retrograde pyelography
retrograded
retrogradely
retrogrades
retrograding
retrogradingly
retrography
retrogreen
retrogreening
retrogress
retrogressed
retrogresses
retrogressing
retrogression
retrogressions
retrogressive (current term)
retrogressively
retrohippocampal
retrohyoid bursa
retroinguinal space
retroinhibition
retroiridian
retrojection
retrojector
retrojet
retrolental
retrolental fibroplasia
retrolenticular
retrolenticular limb of internal capsule

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