regress

Definition

The act of passing back; passage back; return; retrogression.

Etymology

(verb) From Latin regressus, past participle of regredior (“to go back”), from re- (“back”) + gradior (“to go”). Doublet of regressus.

Example Sentences

• "Its bearing on the progress or regress of man is not an inconsiderable question."
• "Thou shalt have egresse and regresse."