Retrogression
21retrogression — /rɛtrəˈgrɛʃən/ (say retruh greshuhn) noun 1. the act of retrogressing; backward movement. 2. Biology degeneration; retrograde metamorphosis; passing from a more complex to a simpler structure …
22retrogression — n. 1 backward or reversed movement. 2 a return to a less advanced state; a reversal of development; a decline or deterioration. 3 Astron. = RETROGRADATION. Derivatives: retrogressive adj. Etymology: RETRO , after progression …
23Soils retrogression and degradation — in the French school of pedology are two regressive evolution processes associated with the loss of equilibrium of a stable soil. Retrogression is primarily due to erosion and corresponds to a phenomenon where succession reverts back to pioneer… …
24loop of retrogression — the loop in the apparent path of a planet, asteroid, or comet caused by its retrograde motion near opposition to the sun …
25regressive metamorphism — Retrogression Re tro*gres sion, n. [Cf. F. r[ e]trogression. See {Retrograde}, and cf. {Digression}.] 1. The act of retrograding, or going backward; retrogradation. [1913 Webster] 2. (Biol.) Backward development; a passing from a higher to a… …
26retrograde development — Retrogression Re tro*gres sion, n. [Cf. F. r[ e]trogression. See {Retrograde}, and cf. {Digression}.] 1. The act of retrograding, or going backward; retrogradation. [1913 Webster] 2. (Biol.) Backward development; a passing from a higher to a… …
27retrogresiune — RETROGRESIÚNE s.f. 1. Mişcare în sens invers celui normal sau general. 2. (psih.) Act de revenire sau de întoarcere la comportamente şi atitudini ce ţin de o perioadă depăşită a dezvoltării individuale. [pr.: si u ] – Din fr. rétrogression.… …
28Regression (Psychologie) — Regression beschreibt einen psychischen Abwehrmechanismus. Mit dem Ziel der Triebimpuls Abwehr oder der Angstbewältigung erfolgt ein zeitweiser Rückzug auf eine frühere Entwicklungsstufe in der Persönlichkeitsentwicklung mit einfacheren,… …
29Regression (Psychoanalyse) — Regression beschreibt innerhalb der psychoanalytischen Theorie einen psychischen Abwehrmechanismus. Mit dem Ziel der Triebimpuls Abwehr oder der Angstbewältigung erfolgt ein zeitweiliger Rückzug auf eine frühere Entwicklungsstufe in der… …
30Regressive — Re*gress ive (r?*gr?s ?v), a. [Cf. F. r[ e]gressif.] [1913 Webster] 1. Passing back; returning. [1913 Webster] 2. Characterized by retrogression; retrogressive. [1913 Webster] {Regressive metamorphism}. (a) (Biol.) See {Retrogression}. (b)… …
