regression

• Sustantivo que denota el acto de volver a un estado anterior o menos desarrollado, aplicable en contextos como la psicología, la estadística o el desarrollo general.

A noun referring to the act of returning to a previous or less advanced state, which can be applied in contexts such as psychology, statistics, or general development.

1. Return to a former stateB2formal

   The act of reverting back to a previous, often less advanced, condition or state.

   Regresión a un estado anterior

   • The patient showed signs of regression after the initial improvement.
   • Economic regression can occur after a period of growth.
   • The software update caused a regression in performance.

   Sinónimosdeclinedeteriorationrelapseretreatretrogressionreturnreversionreverting

   Antónimosadvancementdevelopmentprogressprogression

2. Arrested developmentC1formal

   An abnormal condition where development has stopped prematurely, before reaching a mature or complete stage.

   Regresión del desarrollo

   • The plant's growth showed regression due to lack of nutrients.
   • In some cases, regression in development can be reversed with therapy.
   • The study focused on regression in childhood cognitive abilities.

   Sinónimosarrested developmentfixationinfantile fixation

3. Psychological defense mechanismC1formal

   In psychiatry, a defense mechanism where an individual retreats to an earlier, more infantile stage of development to avoid anxiety or conflict.

   Regresión (mecanismo de defensa)

   • Under extreme stress, he exhibited regression by behaving like a child.
   • Regression is often seen in patients with certain personality disorders.
   • The therapist helped her understand her regression as a coping strategy.

4. Statistical relationshipC2formal

   In statistics, the relationship between selected values of an independent variable and observed values of a dependent variable, used to predict outcomes.

   Regresión (estadística)

   • The regression analysis showed a strong correlation between hours studied and exam scores.
   • We used linear regression to predict future sales based on past data.
   • The model's regression coefficients indicated the impact of each factor.