1. moving backward or in reverse direction
2. declining to a worse or less advanced state
3. appearing to move backward relative to the stars
Usage: astronomy

1. moving or directed backward

Examples

• The planet appeared to be retrograding across the night sky.
• The patient's condition was retrograding despite treatment.
• The army began retrograding to safer positions.
• Mars shows retrograding motion when viewed from Earth.
• The retrograding glacier left behind ancient rock formations.
• Economic indicators suggested the country was retrograding.
• The retrograding tide revealed hidden tide pools.