Word Type

Verb

Adjective

Noun

Adjective

Adverb

The word "retrograde" can be used as verb, adjective, noun, adjective and adverb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

anterograde direct direct prograde

Derived Terms

dorsoretrograde nonretrograde retrograde amnesia retrograde ejaculation retrograde inversion retrograde motion retrograde neurotransmitter retrograde perfusion retrograded retrogradely retrogradeness retrogradingly retrogradism retrogradist

Derived From

retro

Context

astronomy geology music

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

decline draw back go locomote move move back orb orbit pull away pull back recap recapitulate recede retire retreat revolve travel withdraw worsen

Manner Of

orbit recapitulate travel withdraw

Related Terms

posigrade retrogradation retrogress retrogression retrogressive

Related Terms

anterograde backwards counterproductive degenerate desire melody metamorphic motion opposite outcome prograde recede retire retrogradation retrogress retrogression retrogressive revert spin

Similar Terms

backward backward regressive

Synonym Network

regress retrogressive

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