regression — a return to a former or less developed state
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a return to a former or less developed state
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈɡreʃən/
Example Sentences
- After getting married, my friend's gaming skills showed serious regression - he went from pro level to can't-even-beat-his-5-year-old-nephew level.
- The company's sales data showed a clear regression during the economic downturn.
- Scientists used regression models to predict when my diet would finally work - the computer crashed from processing impossible data.
regression
NOUN[/rɪˈɡreʃən/]
a return to a former or less developed state
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'regressus', the past participle of 'regredi' meaning 'to go back'. The prefix 're-' means 'back' and 'gredi' comes from 'gradus' meaning 'step' or 'grade'.
Breakdown
re- (back) + gress (go, from Latin gradus meaning step) + -ion (noun suffix) = regression
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After getting married, my friend's gaming skills showed serious regression - he went from pro level to can't-even-beat-his-5-year-old-nephew level.”
“The company's sales data showed a clear regression during the economic downturn.”
“Scientists used regression models to predict when my diet would finally work - the computer crashed from processing impossible data.”
“The child experienced temporary regression in toilet training after moving to a new house.”
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