Etymology

retrogress

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Today it means: To return to an earlier, simpler or worse condition; to regress. Full definition →

Latin retrōgressus
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  1. Latin · derived fromretrōgressus
  2. English todayretrogress

From Latin retrōgressus, perfect active participle of retrōgradior (“retrograde”).

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