World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesRegresión
Pronunciation / Transliteration: reɣɾeˈsjon
"El análisis de regresión mostró una correlación significativa."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A return to a previous state or condition, often used in statistical contexts to describe a relationship between variables.
"The regression analysis revealed a significant correlation between the two variables." - 2
In psychology, a defense mechanism in which an individual reverts to behaviors characteristic of an earlier stage of development.
"After the traumatic event, he showed signs of regression, behaving like a child."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'regression' originates from the Latin word 'regressio', meaning 'a going back'. It was first used in the context of statistics in the early 19th century, particularly in the work of Sir Francis Galton, who applied it to the phenomenon of 'regression toward the mean' in biological traits.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Regression"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Regression" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
Régression
Transliteration: ʁeɡʁesjɔ̃
"L'analyse de régression a montré une corrélation significative."
Regression
Transliteration: ʁeˈɡʁɛs.joːn
"Die Regression zeigte eine signifikante Korrelation."
Regressione
Transliteration: reɡresˈsjone
"L'analisi di regressione ha rivelato una correlazione significativa."
Regresión
Transliteration: reɣɾeˈsjon
"El análisis de regresión mostró una correlación significativa."
Regressão
Transliteration: ʁeɡɾeˈsɐ̃w
"A análise de regressão revelou uma correlação significativa."
पुनःप्रवर्तन
Transliteration: punahpravartan
"पुनःप्रवर्तन विश्लेषण ने महत्वपूर्ण सहसंबंध दिखाया।"
回归
Transliteration: huíguī
"回归分析显示出显著的相关性。"
회귀
Transliteration: hoegwi
"회귀 분석은 중요한 상관관계를 보여주었다."
回帰
Transliteration: かいき
"回帰分析は重要な相関関係を示した。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsA position in a food chain or food web that indicates the feeding relationships among organisms.
A system or network that transmits energy from one point to another through a series of connected components.
Items that are permanently attached to a property or structure.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Regression"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.