retrogressive
adjective
ret·ro·gres·sive
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Definition of retrogressive
: characterized by retrogression: such as
a
: going or directed backward
b
: declining from a better to a worse state
c
: passing from a higher to a lower level of organization
retrogressive evolution
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retrogressive
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of retrogressive
formal
: causing a return to an earlier and usually worse state
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retrogressive
adjective
ret·ro·gres·sive
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Medical Definition of retrogressive
: characterized by retrogression: as
a
: declining from a better to a worse state
a retrogressive disease
b
: passing from a higher to a lower level of organization
retrogressive evolution