Synonyms & related words for regressive

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of regressive — including retrogressive, backward, atavistic, retrograde, reactionary, progressive. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to regressive

Explore words related to regressive — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include regressively, reverting, regress, unprogressive, progressivity, retrogression, regression, retrogress. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for regressive

Common synonyms for regressive include retrogressive, backward, atavistic, retrograde, reactionary, progressive, retroactive — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does regressive come from?

The word regressive breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: re-, from Latin re (“back”); and -gress, from Latin gradior (“step, go”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.