Word: regressively
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: re
gres
sive
ly
Definition: in a regressive manner; adjusted so that the rate decreases as the amount of income increases
Morphemes:
Affix: regress
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To perform a regression on an explanatory variable.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
Meaning: back
Affix: gradior
Language: la
Decoded: gradior
Meaning: to go
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.