CEFR B2

retrograde

adjective, verb

Meaning

Moving backward or in reverse direction; reverting to an earlier or less advanced state.

Examples

The planet's orbit is retrograde, moving opposite to the direction of Earth's rotation.
His thinking seemed to be retrograde, clinging to outdated social norms.

Synonyms: backward, regressive, declining, receding

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retrograde (B2)

adjective, verb

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛtrəˌɡreɪd/

Definition

Moving backward or in reverse direction; reverting to an earlier or less advanced state.

Examples

The planet's orbit is retrograde, moving opposite to the direction of Earth's rotation.
His thinking seemed to be retrograde, clinging to outdated social norms.
The company experienced a retrograde step in its market share after the new competitor emerged.

How to Use retrograde

retrograde motion (collocation): Apparent backward movement of a celestial body. — "The retrograde motion of the planets was a key puzzle in early astronomy."
retrograde step (collocation): A move that causes a return to a less advanced or worse state. — "The government's decision to cut funding for education was a retrograde step."
move retrograde (collocation): To move backward or in reverse. — "The spacecraft began to move retrograde to correct its trajectory."

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