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regressive

adjective

opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state

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Word length
10
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
EG
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state

adjective

  1. (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate decreases as the amount of income increases

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