Dictionary Check: regress
"regress" is a valid word!
Scrabble
8
points
Words with Friends
9
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Definition
noun
the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence
noun
returning to a former state
verb
go back to a statistical means
verb
go back to a previous state
Example:
"We reverted to the old rules"
verb
get worse or fall back to a previous condition
verb
go back to bad behavior
Example:
"Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"
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