Regressive

Regressive
Regressive Re*gress"ive (r?*gr?s"?v), a. [Cf. F. r['e]gressif.] [1913 Webster] 1. Passing back; returning. [1913 Webster]

2. Characterized by retrogression; retrogressive. [1913 Webster]

{Regressive metamorphism}. (a) (Biol.) See {Retrogression}. (b) (Physiol.) See {Katabolism}. [1913 Webster]


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  • regressive — 1630s; see REGRESS (Cf. regress) + IVE (Cf. ive). In reference to taxation, it is attested from 1889. Related: Regressively …   Etymology dictionary

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  • regressive — [[t]rɪgre̱sɪv[/t]] ADJ GRADED Regressive behaviour, activities, or processes involve a return to an earlier and less advanced stage of development. [FORMAL] This regressive behaviour is more common in boys …   English dictionary

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