RETROGRESS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

get worse or fall back to a previous condition

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

go back to bad behavior

Example: Those who recidivate are often minor criminals

Synonyms

Regress, Lapse, Fall back, Retrograde, Retrogress

Antonyms

Progress

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "retrogress" comes from Latin retrōgressus.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.

➡️ Words that Start with RE

Renormalized Redeeming Relay Removable Rejections Reptilian Reversions Retry Recuperates Removes Redeposited Reuniting

Words that End with SS ⬅️

Stuffiness Stuntedness Sturdiness Styleless Stylishness Suaveness Subclass Subconsciousness Subduedness Subjectiveness Submissiveness Subordinateness