Defn: Passing from a higher to a lower condition; declining from a more perfect state of organization; regressive.
RETROGRESSIVELY
Re`tro*gres"sive*ly, adv.
Defn: In a retrogressive manner.
RETROMINGENCY
Re`tro*min"gen*cy, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being retromingent. Sir T. Browne.
RETROMINGENT Re`tro*min"gent, a. Etym: [Pref. retro- + L. mingens, p. pr. of mingere to urinate.]
Defn: Organized so as to discharge the urine backward. — n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: An animal that discharges its urine backward.
RETROPULSIVE Re`tro*pul"sive, a. Etym: [Pref. retro- + L. pellere, pulsum, to impel.]
Defn: Driving back; repelling.