regress

CEFRB2

/ɹɪˈɡɹɛs/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To return to an earlier or worse condition.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    The power or liberty of passing back.

Examples

  • It is quite clear that they are going to make us regress.

  • They will make us regress.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /ˈɹiːˌɡɹɛs/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. The right of a person (such as a lessee) to return to a property.

  2. To move backwards to an earlier stage; to devolve.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The act of passing back; passage back; return; retrogression.

More examples

In context

  • When we regress Y on X, we use the values of variable X to predict those of Y.

  • Your nightmares stopped when you were eight years old, but after the house burned down, you regressed.

  • Its bearing on the progress or regress of man is not an inconsiderable question.

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Quick test

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Without consistent practice, his skills will blank to a lower level quickly.

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Origin

verb

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