Retrograde Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for retrograde.

retrograde

retrograde

/ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/

Examples

move backward in an orbit, of celestial bodies

verb

move in a direction contrary to the usual one

verb

move back

verb

go back over

verb

get worse or fall back to a previous condition

verb

moving from east to west on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in a direction opposite to that of the Earth

adjective

of amnesia; affecting time immediately preceding trauma

adjective

going from better to worse

adjective

moving or directed or tending in a backward direction or contrary to a previous direction

adjective
Definition 0 of 0

"Retro + Grade. Going backward, like a grade falling from A to F."

"Retro + Grade. Going backwards just like getting worse grades."

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