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retrograde

/ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/

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adjective

Directed backwards, retreating; reverting, especially to an inferior state, declining; inverse, reverse; movement opposite to normal or intended motion, often circular motion.

Examples :

"retrograde ideas, morals, etc."

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adjective

Counterproductive to a desired outcome.

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"His constant complaining about the project's progress was a retrograde influence, hindering the team's efforts to meet the deadline. "

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adjective

(of a body orbiting another) In the opposite direction to the orbited body's spin.

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"The comet's retrograde orbit around the sun puzzled astronomers, as most objects in our solar system orbit in the same direction. "

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adjective

Describing a metamorphic change resulting from a decreasing pressure or temperature.

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"The rock, once formed under intense heat and pressure deep underground, underwent a retrograde metamorphic change as it was uplifted and cooled near the surface. "

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adjective

(by extension, of a person) A person who opposes social reforms, favoring the maintenance of the status quo, conservative.

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"The manager's retrograde policies, like banning employees from using personal cell phones during breaks, were unpopular and seen as stifling progress. "

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noun

A degenerate person.

Examples :

""The community considered him a retrograde after he started vandalizing public property and causing trouble." "

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noun

The reversal of a melody so that what is played first in the original melody is played last and what is played last in the original melody is played first.

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"The composer used a clever technique; after the melody played forward, he introduced its retrograde, essentially playing it backward. "

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verb

To move backwards; to recede; to retire; to decline; to revert.

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"After initial success, the company's sales began to retrograde due to increased competition. "

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verb

To show retrogradation.

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"The student's understanding of the topic seemed to retrograde after the confusing lecture, going back to a more basic level. "

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