regress in German
regress in German is zurückbilden — regress means to move backward to an earlier, less developed stage.
regress in German
zurückbilden
(intransitive) To move backwards to an earlier stage; to devolve.
What does "regress" mean?
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verb To move backward to an earlier, less developed stage.
"Under stress, some adults regress and start acting childishly."
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noun A return or movement back to an earlier state.
"Doctors were alarmed by the regress in her recovery."
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regress in a sentence
- Under stress, some adults regress and start acting childishly.
- The patient's condition seemed to regress after the treatment stopped.
- Doctors were alarmed by the regress in her recovery.
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What is "regress" in German?
"regress" in German is zurückbilden. regress means: To move backward to an earlier, less developed stage.
How do you use "regress" in a sentence?
Example: "Under stress, some adults regress and start acting childishly." In German, "regress" is zurückbilden.
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