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regress
[ri-gres, ree-gres]
verb (used without object)
to move backward; go back.
Synonyms: , , , ,to revert to an earlier or less advanced state or form.
noun
the act of going back; return.
the right to go back.
backward movement or course; retrogression.
regress
verb
(intr) to return or revert, as to a former place, condition, or mode of behaviour
(tr) statistics to measure the extent to which (a dependent variable) is associated with one or more independent variables
noun
the act of regressing
movement in a backward direction; retrogression
logic a supposed explanation each stage of which requires to be similarly explained, as saying that knowledge requires a justification in terms of propositions themselves known to be true
Other 51Թ Forms
- regressor noun
- ˈǰ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of regress1
Example Sentences
Without Landy, Wilson regressed quickly — back on drugs, overeating, retreating to his bedroom.
The musical trio regresses into that awkwardness of knowing they’ve shared a special moment, but there isn’t much left to say to each other besides so long and good luck.
And he’d grown increasingly burdened by the precariousness of his situation, inching ever closer to a James Outman-esque trajectory of regressing from a productive rookie season to a disheartening sophomore campaign.
In fact, he seems to have regressed in some ways.
She said one of her constituents had told her how her daughter had "started to regress" since her last therapy programme had ended, while some providers had resorted to fundraising to continue to offer support.
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