Definition

To move backward or return to a previous, less advanced state.

Example

After the new policy was implemented, the company began to retrogress instead of improving.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how some trends seem to retrogress instead of moving forward?

Yeah, it's strange when things that were popular years ago come back.

I just hope we don't retrogress in terms of technology.

Right? It would be frustrating to go back to old methods.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Retrogress → It is formed from "retro-" (meaning backward) and "gressus" (from "gradi", meaning to step or walk). The word describes the act of stepping backward or returning to a previous state.

Memory Tip

Think of moving 'backward' ('retro-') as if you are 'stepping' ('gressus') back in time or progress.

Visually Confused Words