Retrogression (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Returning to a former state.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Regression
• Retroversion
• Reversion
• Regress

Hypernyms

• Reversal

Related Words

• Retrogress (verb)

Meaning ²

Passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

• Degeneration

Hypernyms

• Shift
• Transformation

Hyponyms

• Abiotrophy
• Cataplasia