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Meaning of regression
The act of returning to a previous or less developed state
Etymology of regression
The word "regression" comes from the Latin "regressio", which means "a going back" or "a return"
It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a return to a previous state or condition
In statistics, the term "regression" was first used in the 19th century to describe a method for modeling the relationship between variables
Synonyms
reversion
backsliding
deterioration
decline
retrogression
relapse
fallback
setback
reversal
degeneration
decadence
debasement
downward trend
slump
ebb
wane
diminution
lessening
reduction
decrease
slump
drop
fall
plunge
downturn
collapse
backtracking
retroaction
reappearance
resurgence
recurrence
restoration
reappearance
Definitions
- The act of going back to a previous or less developed state
- * A return to a previous or less developed state, especially one that is considered to be less desirable
- * In statistics, a method for modeling the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables
Usage Examples
- The company's sales showed a regression after the economic downturn
- * The patient experienced a regression in their condition after stopping the treatment
- * The team's performance was affected by a regression in their playing style