retrogression

[ re-truh-gresh-uhn ]

noun

1. the act of retrogressing; movement backward.
2. Biology. degeneration; retrograde metamorphosis; passing from a more complex to a simpler structure.

Word History and Origins

Origin of retrogression¹

1640–50; < Latin retrōgress ( us ) ( retrogress ) + -ion

Example Sentences

“There’s already a shortage across the board — and then enter the visa retrogression.”

From Seattle Times

The U.S. is in the midst of a visa retrogression, when a surge in demand collides with annual caps, jamming up the processing queue.

From Seattle Times

Patty Jeffrey, president of the American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment — which represents most industry staffing firms — said that among member companies, roughly 10,000 foreign nurses have been affected by the retrogression.

From Seattle Times

We are appalled at the retrogression on women's rights initiated by the Supreme Court overturning Roe v.

From Salon

“We don’t want a country of retrogression, corruption, thievery and disrespect for our religion,” he said.

From New York Times