regress meaning and definition

REGRESS noun

Definition of regress (noun)

1. the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence
   • synonyms: reasoning backward
2. returning to a former state
   • synonyms: regression, retrogression, retroversion, reversion

REGRESS verb

Definition of regress (verb)

1. go back to a statistical means
2. go back to a previous state
   • "We reverted to the old rules"
   • synonyms: retrovert, return, revert, turn back
3. get worse or fall back to a previous condition
   • synonyms: retrograde, retrogress
   • antonym: advance
4. go back to bad behavior
   • "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"
   • synonyms: fall back, lapse, recidivate, relapse, retrogress