RETROGRADE

10 letters 12 Scrabble points /ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/

Definition of RETROGRADE

adjective
  1. Directed backwards, retreating; reverting, especially to an inferior state, declining; inverse, reverse; movement opposite to normal or intended motion, often circular motion.

    "retrograde ideas, morals, etc."

  2. Counterproductive to a desired outcome.

  3. (of a body orbiting another) In the opposite direction to the orbited body's spin.

Related words: reactionary traditionalist

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters R E T R O G R A D E
Length 10 letters
Scrabble Score 12 points

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