Meaning Of The Word Regression

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What's The Definition Of Regression?

regression in American English
a regressing, or going back; return; movement backward
adjective: of, pertaining to, or determined by regression analysis
noun: the act of going back to a previous place or state; return or reversion

regression in British English
noun: the adoption by an adult or adolescent of behaviour more appropriate to a child, esp as a defence mechanism to avoid anxiety

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