Word: retrogrades
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
tro
grades
Definition: Plural of retrograde; move backward in an orbit, of celestial bodies
Morphemes:
Affix: retrograde
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Directed backwards, retreating; reverting, especially to an inferior state, declining; inverse, reverse; movement opposite to normal or intended motion, often circular motion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: retrō
Language: la
Decoded: retro
PoS: Adverb
Meaning: back, backwards, behind
Affix: gradior
Language: la
Decoded: gradior
Meaning: step, walk
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.