Random word

On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Retrogression. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as degeneration or transformation and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.

Rare word

Retrogression in a sentence

Retrogression meaning

  1. A deterioration or decline to a previous state.
  2. A return to a less complex condition.

Synonyms of Retrogression

degeneration transformation transmutation shift regression regress reversion retroversion reversal

Related words

Other words often associated with Retrogression or its synonyms:

change modification translation alteration turnabout reverse return abnormality turnaround occurrent mutation move

Using Retrogression

  • The main meaning on this page is: A deterioration or decline to a previous state. | A return to a less complex condition.
  • Useful related words include: degeneration, transformation, transmutation, shift.
  • In the example corpus, retrogression often appears in combinations such as: of retrogression, retrogression and.

Context around Retrogression

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 3 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 11 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

entails 1× perpetual 1×

Often after:

mood 1×

Sentence patterns with Retrogression

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

as a retrogression to a 1× been a retrogression if you 1× country s retrogression of the 1× is called retrogression and can 1× is in retrogression mood because 1× measures entails retrogression in terms 1× of perpetual retrogression 1× retrogression is primarily 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

another season of 1× any country s 1× by the mid 1× elizabeth omotayo a 1× guyana is on 1× i think one 1×

Common sentence endings:

a scholastic standard 1× and human rights 1× be left behind 1× beside bare rock 1× in their society 1× natural physical state 1×

Words around Retrogression

Just before it in the word index:

retrograding 2 retrogrades 2 retrograde 132 retrogradation 3 retrogaming 2 retroflex 16

Just after it in the word index:

retrogressive 16 retronym 4 retroperitoneal 3 retrophin 10 retroposons 3 retroreflection 4

Similar in corpus frequency:

aadi 14 aayush 14 abbottabad 14 aberdonian 14 abhi 14 aborting 14

Corpus analysis for Retrogression

  • In this selection, "retrogression" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 23.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, entails, perpetual and mood stand out and add context to how "retrogression" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include as a retrogression to a and been a retrogression if you. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "retrogression" sits close to words such as aadi, aayush and abbottabad, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with retrogression

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Yet, Liberia is in retrogression mood because we as a people refused to be patriotic. (15 words)

Any country’s retrogression of the society can be assessed from the incidents transpire in their society. (17 words)

I think one of the things that’s happened is there’s been a retrogression, if you like. (18 words)

Longer example sentences

Another season of decision making is fast approaching; a season where making the wrong choice of who will represent them this time around will consign them to yet another four years of perpetual retrogression. (34 words)

Elizabeth Omotayo, a teacher in one of the FCT secondary schools, said most of the schools suffered dearth of teachers, adding that allowing the N-Power teachers to leave would be retrogression. (32 words)

By the mid eighteenth century that interpretation had been almost universally accepted, and the result was a genuine reversion (which is not the same as a retrogression) to a scholastic standard. (31 words)

Example sentences (11)

The imposition of collective punishment in the form of mass expulsions, blockades and unilateral coercive measures entails retrogression in terms of civilization and human rights.

We had seen it all in the last 24 years of retrogression, and we understood that we could not toe that path.

Any country’s retrogression of the society can be assessed from the incidents transpire in their society.

Guyana is on the threshold of a bright and prosperous future, and all those bearing the signature stamp of retrogression would be left behind.

Another season of decision making is fast approaching; a season where making the wrong choice of who will represent them this time around will consign them to yet another four years of perpetual retrogression.

Elizabeth Omotayo, a teacher in one of the FCT secondary schools, said most of the schools suffered dearth of teachers, adding that allowing the N-Power teachers to leave would be retrogression.

I think one of the things that’s happened is there’s been a retrogression, if you like.

Yet, Liberia is in retrogression mood because we as a people refused to be patriotic.

By the mid eighteenth century that interpretation had been almost universally accepted, and the result was a genuine reversion (which is not the same as a retrogression) to a scholastic standard.

Retrogression is primarily due to soil erosion and corresponds to a phenomenon where succession reverts the land to its natural physical state.

The phenomenon is called retrogression and can be partial or total (in this case, nothing remains beside bare rock).

Common combinations with retrogression

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "retrogression" in a sentence?
An example: "The imposition of collective punishment in the form of mass expulsions, blockades and unilateral coercive measures entails retrogression in terms of civilization and human rights." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "retrogression" from authentic English texts.
What does "retrogression" mean?
Retrogression means: A deterioration or decline to a previous state.
What are synonyms of "retrogression"?
Common synonyms of "retrogression" include: degeneration, transformation, transmutation, shift, regression, regress, reversion, retroversion. Plus 1 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "retrogression" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "retrogression", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.