retrogression

1. (countable, uncountable)A deterioration or decline to a previous state.

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   регре́ссregréss, упа́докupádok

   returning to a former state

2. (countable, uncountable)A return to a less complex condition.

1. Technological retrogression will be unlikely.

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2. Retrogression in technology may be caused by severe wars, reductions in resources, or religious societal dictates as with the Amish.

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