How Do You Spell RETROGRESS?

Pronunciation: [ɹˌɛtɹə͡ʊɡɹˈɛs] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "retrogress" is derived from the Latin root "retro" and "gressus", which means to go back or to step back. The word is pronounced as "rɛtrəʊɡrɛs" in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "re" is pronounced as "rɛ" and the second syllable "tro" as "trəʊ". The last two syllables "gress" are pronounced as "ɡrɛs". "Retrogress" means to move backward or to make less progress, and it is commonly used to describe a decline in someone's condition or a return of negative circumstances.

RETROGRESS Meaning and Definition

1. Retrogress is a verb that refers to the act of moving or going backward, either physically or metaphorically. It implies a regression or a decline in progress or improvement.

   In a physical sense, retrogress can indicate a reversal in movement or a return to a previous location or condition. For example, if a person is on a hike and decides to turn around and go back to the starting point, they are said to retrogress. Similarly, if a society or civilization regresses to a less advanced or developed state, it can be described as retrogressing.

   Metaphorically, retrogress is often used to describe a decline or deterioration in a non-physical sense. This can be observed in various aspects of life, such as personal growth, mental health, or even in the economy. For instance, if an individual was making significant progress in their studies but suddenly starts performing poorly or neglecting their responsibilities, it can be said that they are retrogressing academically.

   Overall, the concept of retrogress implies a backward movement, a step back from an advanced or improved state, be it in physical movement or in terms of progress and development in various aspects of life.

Common Misspellings for RETROGRESS

• eetrogress
• detrogress
• fetrogress
• tetrogress
• 5etrogress
• 4etrogress
• rwtrogress
• rstrogress
• rdtrogress
• rrtrogress
• r4trogress
• r3trogress
• rerrogress
• refrogress
• regrogress
• reyrogress
• re6rogress
• retrogresss
• retrogresse
• Retrogreed
• retrogread
• Retrorgress
• retrogresons
• retrogreson
• retrogresen

Etymology of RETROGRESS

The word "retrogress" originated from the Latin word "retrogressus", which is the past participle of the verb "retrogradī".

In Latin, "retrogradī" consists of two elements: "retro", meaning "back" or "backward", and "gradī", meaning "to step" or "to go". The overall meaning of "retrogradī" is to step or go backward.

Over time, "retrogradī" in Latin gradually evolved into "retrogress" in English. Therefore, the etymology of "retrogress" reflects the evolution of the Latin term into its current form in the English language.

Similar spelling words for RETROGRESS

• retrousse,
• retrogression,
• ritterkreuz,
• roadworkers,
• re-address,
• retrograde,
• retrogressive,
• redress,
• retrospect.

Conjugate verb Retrogress

CONDITIONAL

I would retrogress

you would retrogress

he/she/it would retrogress

we would retrogress

they would retrogress

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be retrogressing

you would be retrogressing

he/she/it would be retrogressing

we would be retrogressing

they would be retrogressing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have retrogress

you would have retrogress

he/she/it would have retrogress

we would have retrogress

they would have retrogress

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been retrogressing

you would have been retrogressing

he/she/it would have been retrogressing

we would have been retrogressing

they would have been retrogressing

FUTURE

I will retrogress

you will retrogress

he/she/it will retrogress

we will retrogress

they will retrogress

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be retrogressing

you will be retrogressing

he/she/it will be retrogressing

we will be retrogressing

they will be retrogressing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have retrogressed

you will have retrogressed

he/she/it will have retrogressed

we will have retrogressed

they will have retrogressed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been retrogressing

you will have been retrogressing

he/she/it will have been retrogressing

we will have been retrogressing

they will have been retrogressing

IMPERATIVE

you retrogress

we let´s retrogress

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to retrogress

PAST

I retrogressed

you retrogressed

he/she/it retrogressed

we retrogressed

they retrogressed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was retrogressing

you were retrogressing

he/she/it was retrogressing

we were retrogressing

they were retrogressing

PAST PARTICIPLE

retrogressed

PAST PERFECT

I had retrogressed

you had retrogressed

he/she/it had retrogressed

we had retrogressed

they had retrogressed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been retrogressing

you had been retrogressing

he/she/it had been retrogressing

we had been retrogressing

they had been retrogressing

PRESENT

I retrogress

you retrogress

he/she/it retrogresses

we retrogress

they retrogress

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am retrogressing

you are retrogressing

he/she/it is retrogressing

we are retrogressing

they are retrogressing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

retrogressing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have retrogressed

you have retrogressed

he/she/it has retrogressed

we have retrogressed

they have retrogressed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been retrogressing

you have been retrogressing

he/she/it has been retrogressing

we have been retrogressing

they have been retrogressing