Retrograde
/ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts10 letters
Definition of Retrograde
adjective
- 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."
- Counterproductive to a desired outcome.
- (of a body orbiting another) In the opposite direction to the orbited body's spin.
- Describing a metamorphic change resulting from a decreasing pressure or temperature.
- (by extension, of a person) A person who opposes social reforms, favoring the maintenance of the status quo, conservative.
Anagrams of Retrograde
No exact anagrams found for "retrograde". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "retrograde" and rearranging:
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
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d2
e1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Retrograde
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Retrograde"
Retrograde is a 10-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Retrograde" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "retrograde" is a medium-scoring word.