regression

noun
UK: /rɪˈɡreʃən/
US: /rɪˈɡreʃən/

  1. A return to a previous, less developed state.

    1. The patient showed regression after stopping therapy.
    2. The city's regression into poverty worried many residents, highlighting the impact of factory closures.

  2. In statistics, a measure of the relationship between one variable and another.

    1. Regression analysis helps predict future outcomes.
    2. The statistical regression showed a strong correlation between smoking and lung disease, reaffirming public health concerns.

Synonyms

relapse decline reversion correlation
regression intransitive-verb

  1. To return to a previous or less advanced state.

    1. The economy may regress if interest rates rise.
    2. Without proper care, the patient's condition could regress rapidly, necessitating immediate medical intervention.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "regression" in English means: A return to a previous, less developed state., In statistics, a measure of the relationship between one variable and another..

The phonetic transcription of "regression" is /rɪˈɡreʃən/ in British English and /rɪˈɡreʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "regression": relapse, decline, reversion, correlation.

Example usage of "regression": "The patient showed regression after stopping therapy.". More examples on the page.