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[ˈprəʊɡreɪd], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- (of planetary motion) proceeding from west to east; direct
- (of a metamorphic change) resulting from an increase in temperature or pressure
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Origin
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early 18th century: from pro- ‘forwards’ + retrograde
[ˈprəʊɡreɪd], (Verb)
Definitions:
- (of a coastline) advance towards the sea as a result of the accumulation of waterborne sediment
(e.g: these oolites were probably deposited as part of the coastal sand-barrier complex as it prograded basinwards)
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Origin
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early 18th century: from pro- ‘forwards’ + retrograde
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