English Explanatory Dictionary

prograde

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Moving in a forward direction, especially with respect to other bodies in the same system.
  2. Being a metamorphic change resulting from a higher pressure or temperature.
verb
  1. Of sediment, to build out seawards in conditions of marine regression.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹeɪd/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹeɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-prograde.wav

Word forms

prograde more prograde most prograde progrades prograding prograded

Etymology

From pro- (“forward”) + -grade (“direction”).

Antonyms

retrograde

Related words

progradation
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