regressiv
Translation
regressive
Examples
Seine Politik ist regressiv.
His policy is regressive.
Das ist ein regressiver Steuersatz.
That is a regressive tax rate.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is regressive This development is regressive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: retrograde, backward; Antonyms: progressive, forward-looking
Etymology
From Latin "regredi" (to go back), from "re-" (back) + "gradi" (to step, go).
Memory Tips
Think of "re-gress" as "to go back". It's the opposite of "pro-gress" (to go forward).