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    Regresivo (en. Regressive)

    /reɡreˈsiβo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Tending to return to a previous state.
    The treatment was considered regressive because it showed no progress.
    El tratamiento fue considerado regresivo porque no mostraba avances.
    Related to regression in mathematics or statistics.
    The regressive analysis allows for predicting future outcomes.
    El análisis regresivo permite predecir resultados futuros.
    Representing a setback in rights or social advancements.
    The new laws are seen as a regressive change in labor policy.
    Las nuevas leyes son vistas como un cambio regresivo en la política laboral.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'regressivus', which comes from 'regredi', meaning to return.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    regressive change
    A setback in the development or progress of something.
    cambio regresivo
    regressive trend
    Inclination towards a previous or less advanced state.
    tendencia regresiva

    Related Words

    regression
    Returning to a previous state.
    regresión
    return
    Going back to the place from where one has departed.
    regresar
    setback
    Action of going backward.
    retroceso

    Slang Meanings

    Regresivo as an insult for something or someone that does not progress.
    That idea is so regressive that you shouldn't consider it.
    Esa idea es tan regresiva que no deberías considerarla.
    Used in the context of fashion to describe past trends that return.
    That style is very regressive, like from the 90s.
    Ese estilo es muy regresivo, como de los años 90.