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".

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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

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

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