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Webster 1913 Edition


Retrogradation

Reˊtro-gra-da′tion

,
Noun.
[F.
rétrogradation
or L.
retrogradatio
. See
Retrograde
.]
1.
The act of retrograding, or moving backward.
2.
The state of being retrograde; decline.

Webster 1828 Edition


Retrogradation

RETROGRADA'TION

, n.
1.
The act of moving backwards; applied to the apparent motion of the planets.
2.
A moving backwards; decline in excellence.

Definition 2024


rétrogradation

rétrogradation

See also: retrogradation

French

Noun

rétrogradation f (plural rétrogradations)

  1. retrogradation (retrograde motion)
  2. demotion, downgrading (in rank)