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(), a.[L. retrogradus, from retrogradi, retrogressus, to retrograde; retro back + gradi to step: cf. F. rtrograde. See Grade.] 1. (Astron.) Apparently moving backward, and contrary to the succession of the signs, that is, from east to west, as a planet. Hutton. And if he be in the west side in that condition, then is he retrograde. Chaucer. 2. Tending or moving backward; having a backward course; contrary; as, a retrograde motion; -- opposed to progressive. "Progressive and not retrograde." Bacon. It is most retrograde to our desire. Shak. 3. Declining from a better to a worse state; as, a retrograde people; retrograde ideas, morals, etc. Bacon. Re"trograde v. i.[imp. & p. p.Retrograded (); p. pr. & vb. n.Retrograding.] [L. retrogradare, retrogradi: cf. F. rtrograder.] 1. To go in a retrograde direction; to move, or appear to move, backward, as a planet. 2. Hence, to decline from a better to a worse condition, as in morals or intelligence. スポンサード リンク
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