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REGRESSED

(noun, verb, adj.)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Regressed.

Regressed - as a noun

The reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reasoning backward

Returning to a former state

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regression11retrogression14retroversion15reversion12

Regressed - as a verb

Go back to a statistical means

Go back to a previous state

Example: "We reverted to the old rules"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retrovert12return6revert9turn back
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change by reversalreverse10turn4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get worse or fall back to a previous condition

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retrograde12retrogress11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decline10worsen9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
progress11

Go back to bad behavior

Example: "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall backlapse7recidivaterelapse9retrogress11

Regressed - as an adjective

That has been subject to regression

Example Sentences

"She regressed to her childhood behavior when she saw her old doll."
"He regressed to his old habits after quitting therapy."
"The patient regressed in their recovery after stopping medication."
"The team's performance regressed after the coach was fired."
"His speech regressed after the stroke."
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Word Game Points

Is REGRESSED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, regressed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REGRESSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is REGRESSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, regressed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REGRESSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is REGRESSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, regressed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REGRESSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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