How Do You Spell RETROCEDE?

Pronunciation: [ɹˌɛtɹə͡ʊsˈiːd] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "retrocede" can be a bit tricky due to its Latin origins. The correct pronunciation is /ˌrɛtrəʊˈsiːd/ (RET-roh-seed), with an emphasis on the second syllable. The prefix retro- means "backwards" or "in reverse", and the suffix -cede means "to go or move". Therefore, retrocede means "to retreat or withdraw". It is important to pay attention to the "e" before "cede" in the spelling, as it distinguishes it from the similar sounding word, "recede".

RETROCEDE Meaning and Definition

1. Retrocede is a verb that refers to the act of returning or ceding something, especially territory or property, to a previous owner or state. It can also indicate the act of reverting back to a previous condition, position, or state.

   In terms of territorial matters, retrocede specifically means to give back control or ownership of a land or region to its original owners or a previously held state or government. This can occur as a result of a treaty, agreement, or arrangement between parties involved in the initial transfer of the territory. Retrocession may be voluntary or involuntary, depending on the circumstances.

   On a broader level, retrocede can also pertain to the act of reverting or going back to a previous condition or position. This can be applied to various contexts such as business, politics, or personal circumstances. For instance, a country may retrocede from certain policies, reverting to previous ones that offered better results. In personal relationships, retroceding could mean going back to an earlier stage or forgiving a transgression, giving the relationship an opportunity to move forward.

   Overall, retrocede signifies the act of returning or giving back, either physically or metaphorically, to a previous state, condition, or owner.

2. • To grant back.

   • To go back; to cede or grant back.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for RETROCEDE

• eetrocede
• detrocede
• fetrocede
• tetrocede
• 5etrocede
• 4etrocede
• rwtrocede
• rstrocede
• rdtrocede
• rrtrocede
• r4trocede
• r3trocede
• rerrocede
• refrocede
• regrocede
• reyrocede
• re6rocede
• re5rocede
• reteocede
• retdocede

Etymology of RETROCEDE

The word "retrocede" originates from the Latin word "retrocedere", which is a combination of the prefix "retro-" meaning "back" or "backward", and the verb "cedere" meaning "to yield" or "to go". Hence, "retrocede" essentially means "to go back" or "to retreat". This term was later adopted into English.

Similar spelling words for RETROCEDE

• redressed,
• radarsat-1,
• RADARSAT,
• RADARSET,
• readdressed,
• retraced,
• radarsat-2,
• Rhetorized,
• rhetorised.

Conjugate verb Retrocede

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have retroceded

you would have retroceded

he/she/it would have retroceded

we would have retroceded

they would have retroceded

I would have retrocede

you would have retrocede

he/she/it would have retrocede

we would have retrocede

they would have retrocede

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been retroceding

you would have been retroceding

he/she/it would have been retroceding

we would have been retroceding

they would have been retroceding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would retrocede

you would retrocede

he/she/it would retrocede

we would retrocede

they would retrocede

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be retroceding

you would be retroceding

he/she/it would be retroceding

we would be retroceding

they would be retroceding

FUTURE

I will retrocede

you will retrocede

he/she/it will retrocede

we will retrocede

they will retrocede

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be retroceding

you will be retroceding

he/she/it will be retroceding

we will be retroceding

they will be retroceding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have retroceded

you will have retroceded

he/she/it will have retroceded

we will have retroceded

they will have retroceded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been retroceding

you will have been retroceding

he/she/it will have been retroceding

we will have been retroceding

they will have been retroceding

IMPERATIVE

you retrocede

we let´s retrocede

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to retrocede

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was retroceding

you were retroceding

he/she/it was retroceding

we were retroceding

they were retroceding

PAST PARTICIPLE

retroceded

PAST PERFECT

I had retroceded

you had retroceded

he/she/it had retroceded

we had retroceded

they had retroceded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been retroceding

you had been retroceding

he/she/it had been retroceding

we had been retroceding

they had been retroceding

PRESENT

I retrocede

you retrocede

he/she/it retrocedes

we retrocede

they retrocede

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am retroceding

you are retroceding

he/she/it is retroceding

we are retroceding

they are retroceding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

retroceding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have retroceded

you have retroceded

he/she/it has retroceded

we have retroceded

they have retroceded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been retroceding

you have been retroceding

he/she/it has been retroceding

we have been retroceding

they have been retroceding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it retrocede

SIMPLE PAST

I retroceded

you retroceded

he/she/it retroceded

we retroceded

they retroceded