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retro-

Latin

backward, back

Prefix · means "backward, back"

Roots often paired with retro-

gradto step, walk, go4 words

Associated Words · 6

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retrospect

A looking back on or reflection of past events; as a verb, to engage in such reflection

retroactive

Taking effect from a date in the past; applying to prior events or conditions

retrograde

Moving or directed backwards; reverting to a worse state; a person opposed to progress

retrogression

A decline to a worse or less developed state

retrogressive

Moving backward or declining to a worse state

retrogress

To decline or return to a worse condition

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