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regress vb [rɪˈgrɛs] 1. (intr) to return or revert, as to a former place, condition, or mode of behaviour 2. (Mathematics & Measurements / Statistics) (tr) Statistics to measure the extent to which (a dependent variable) is associated with one or more independent variables n [ˈriːgrɛs]
1. (Mathematics & Measurements / Statistics) the act of regressing 2. movement in a backward direction; retrogression 3. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic a supposed explanation each stage of which requires to be similarly explained, as saying that knowledge requires a justification in terms of propositions themselves known to be true [from Latin regressus a retreat, from regredī to go back, from re- + gradī to go] regressor n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
regress Translations regress vi (lit form: = move backwards) → sich rückwärts bewegen; (fig: society) → sich rückläufig entwickeln; (Biol, Psych, Med) → sich zurückentwickeln; he is regressing into childhood → er fällt wieder ins Kindesalter zurück How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The standing is slippery, and the regress is either a downfall, or at least an eclipse, which is a melancholy thing. This gave me not only egress and regress, as it was a back way to my tent and to my storehouse, but gave me room to store my goods. |
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