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regress

reg·ress

UK/ˈɹiːˌɡɹɛs/ US/ɹɪˈɡɹɛs/ rare
noun (2) verb (4)

noun

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2.

verb

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2.

go back to a previous state

  • “We reverted to the old rules”
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3.

get worse; fall back to a previous or worse condition

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4.

go back to bad behavior

  • “Those who recidivate are often minor criminals”
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Origin

(verb) From Latin regressus, past participle of regredior (“to go back”), from re- (“back”) + gradior (“to go”). Doublet of regressus.

Phrases

  • age regress
  • infinite regress
  • ingress, egress, and regress
  • pet regress
  • regress argument
  • Ryle's regress

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