Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
With a backward motion
proteins migrating retrogradely
Example sentences
- retrograde The US was defeated by the retrograde group of the Taliban.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| retrogradely | rising | |
| retrograde | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- retrograde3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (retrograde3 = 3 syllables).