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Meaning of retrograde

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retrograde

Pronunciation:/ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/

adjective

Definitions

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

    Example: retrograde ideas, morals, etc.

  2. Counterproductive to a desired outcome.

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

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

retrograde

Pronunciation:/ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/

noun

Definitions

  1. A degenerate person.

  2. 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.