retrogradely

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adverb

With a backward motion

“proteins migrating retrogradely”

Opposite
anterogradely
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Meanings

adverbretrogradely (comparative more retrogradely, superlative most retrogradely)

comparative more retrogradely · superlative most retrogradely

  1. sciencesWith a backward motion

    proteins migrating retrogradely

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
anterogradely
Also see
retrograde

Origin

From retrograde + -ly.

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Cite this entry
APA

retrogradely. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrogradely

MLA

“retrogradely.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrogradely. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retrogradely,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrogradely.

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