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Regress
01
returning to a former state
02
the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence
to regress
01
to move back to an earlier pattern of behavior that was problematic, or immature
Example
The patient had regressed to her addictive behaviors after a relapse triggered old traumatic memories.
Stress from the pandemic caused some children to regress back to bedwetting or tantrum behaviors they had outgrown.
After months of therapy, his anger issues regressed when life stresses overwhelmed his coping skills.
02
get worse or fall back to a previous condition
03
to go back to a previous state or condition
Example
After a rainy spell, the water levels regressed back to normal heights.
Facing drops in sales, the business regressed back to part-time staffing models.
Oil prices regressed to pre-pandemic levels as travel restrictions eased.
04
go back to a statistical means
