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Definition of «regress»

The term regress refers to a move or step backward, often in reference to a previous state or condition. It can also mean a regression towards an earlier stage of development or behavior, as if one is reverting to an older way of thinking or acting. In psychology, it may refer to the return of symptoms or behaviors that were previously overcome through therapy or treatment. Additionally, regress can describe a decrease in size, amount, strength, or quality after reaching its peak or highest point.

Usage examples

  1. During the experiment, we observed that when the temperature was reduced, the chemical reaction seemed to regress.
  2. The team's progress in developing the software began to regress after a few key members left the project.
  3. The economic crisis caused the country's development to regress, resulting in higher unemployment rates.
  4. Despite their advanced training, the athletes realized that their performance started to regress as they neglected their regular practice routine.
  5. The therapist noticed that the patient's mental health started to regress after discontinuing medication.

Phrases with «regress»

Sentences with «regress»

  • I realize there's no proof of this whatsoever, just don't see how a continual infinite regress in any way proves that there was no «first mover», or «God», or whatever we're calling it. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
  • If your dog does show signs of regressing back into resource guarding, you'll need to go back and repeat the training again, making an extra effort to keep up the cues during the maintenance phase. (totallygoldens.com)
  • It needs to be said that it's important for players to feel like the series hasn't regressed into something stale and old, so the finished product does have to feel like a new experience. (linkshideaway.com)
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