Retrograde (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Moving or directed or tending in a backward direction or contrary to a previous direction.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Retral

Meaning ²

Moving from east to west on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in a direction opposite to that of the Earth.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Direct

Meaning ³

Of amnesia; affecting time immediately preceding trauma.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Anterograde

Meaning ⁴

Going from better to worse.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Retrogressive