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What is another word for Regression? – 213 Regression Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    reversal backslide relapse decline deterioration decadence degeneration downfall slump retrogression setback reversal reversion throwback lapse fall drop descent plunge collapse deterioration debasement degeneracy atavism recidivism reappearance resurgence revival restoration reaction backlash counteraction retroaction recoil rebound reactionism conservatism traditionalism backwardness obsolescence antiquation obsoletism

    Meaning of Regression

    The primary meaning of the word "regression" refers to the act or process of going back to a previous state or condition, often in a negative sense, such as a decline or deterioration.

    Definitions

    • A return to a previous or less developed state, especially in a negative sense
    • A decline into a worse or less desirable condition
    • A statistical method for analyzing the relationship between variables
    • In psychology, a return to an earlier stage of development or a less mature behavior

    Etymology of Regression

    The word "regression" comes from the Latin "regressio", meaning "a going back" or "a return", which is a combination of "regredi", meaning "to go back", and the suffix "-ion", forming a noun
    The term has been used in various fields, including statistics, psychology, and biology, since the 17th century to describe a return to a previous state or condition

    Example Uses

    • The company's sales experienced a regression after the economic downturn
    • The patient's condition showed a regression after the treatment was stopped
    • The psychologist studied the regression of the child's behavior after the traumatic event
    • The statistical model used regression analysis to predict the relationship between the variables

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    progress advancement improvement enhancement growth development increase expansion augmentation amplification strengthening intensification acceleration facilitation promotion progression betterment amelioration upgrading refinement perfection optimization modernization innovation renovation transformation evolution ascension rise ascent upswing upturn recovery revival resurgence rejuvenation rebirth

    Related Nouns

    analysis model method technique approach process system theory concept principle hypothesis variable factor element component part aspect feature characteristic property attribute quality trait tendency inclination disposition pattern trend direction movement shift change transformation development growth evolution progress improvement enhancement advancement

    Related Verbs

    analyze model predict forecast estimate calculate measure evaluate assess study examine investigate research develop improve enhance advance progress grow evolve change transform shift move turn revert relapse decline deteriorate degenerate atrophy decay crumble collapse disintegrate deteriorate worsen decline slump drop plunge fall

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    statistical mathematical analytical methodical systematic technical scientific theoretical conceptual hypothetical variable factorial elemental componential aspectual characteristic attributive qualitative quantitative predictive explanatory descriptive diagnostic prescriptive proscriptive regressive progressive developmental growth-oriented evolutionary transformative changing shifting moving turning reverting relapsing declining deteriorating degenerating atrophic decaying crumbling collapsing disintegrating deteriorating worsening declining slumping dropping plunging falling