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

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

“It was a decade that was marked by economic retrogression and ideological struggles.”

From New York Times

“Although the government’s bloody act is a retrogression of civilization, we hope citizens can be civilized and stop feeding the wildlife,” Wong said.

From Washington Post