regression
10 synonyms and 1 antonym for regression, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A return to an earlier, usually less developed or less desirable, state.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
fixation
regress
reversion
retroversion
retrogression
simple regression
infantile fixation
arrested development
statistical regression
regression toward the mean
Antonyms
How to use regression
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
linear regression
regression testing
emotional regression
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin regressio, built on regress plus -ion. The statistical sense comes from the phrase "regression to the mean."
Full origin of regression →Frequently asked questions
What does “regression” mean?
The word “regression” means a return to an earlier, usually less developed or less desirable, state. In plain terms, falling back to an earlier state — used in psychology, statistics, and software testing in different specific ways.
How do you pronounce “regression”?
“Regression” is pronounced rih-GREHSH-uhn (/ɹiːˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “regression” in a sentence?
Here is “regression” used in a sentence: “Therapists sometimes see regression in patients under extreme stress.”
What is the opposite of “regression”?
The opposite of “regression” — its antonyms — is progression.
What part of speech is “regression”?
“Regression” is a noun.
Where does the word “regression” come from?
The word “regression” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin regressio, built on regress plus -ion. The statistical sense comes from the phrase "regression to the mean.".
Is “regression” a common word?
“Regression” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “regression” have?
“Regression” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a return to an earlier, usually less developed or less desirable, state.
