REGRESSIVE


Meaning of REGRESSIVE in English

re ‧ gres ‧ sive /rɪˈɡresɪv/ BrE AmE adjective

returning to an earlier, less advanced state, or causing something to do this – used to show disapproval OPP progressive :

Many considered the changes to the welfare laws a regressive step.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.