PROGRADE


Meaning of PROGRADE in English

[ 'prəʊgreɪd ]

■ adjective

1》 Astronomy proceeding from west to east; direct. The opposite of retrograde .

2》 Geology (of metamorphism) resulting from an increase in temperature or pressure.

■ verb Geology (of a coastline) advance towards the sea as a result of accumulation of sediment.

Derivatives

progradation noun

Origin

1960s: from pro- 1 + retrograde .

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