Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - retrograde

ˈretrəuɡreɪd adj., n., & v. --adj. 1 directed backwards; retreating. 2 reverting esp. to an inferior state; declining. 3 inverse, reversed (in retrograde order). 4 Astron. in or showing retrogradation. --n. a degenerate person. --v.intr. 1 move backwards; recede, retire. 2 decline, revert. 3 Astron. show retrogradation. øøretrogradely adv. [ME f. L retrogradus (as RETRO-, gradus step, gradi walk)]