Degression
/dɪˈɡrɛʃən/noun
The act of declining or diminishing.
Did you know?In medieval alchemy, the concept of degression was often linked to the idea of falling from a higher spiritual state, embodying the deeper struggles of the soul.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
degressio
“A falling away or decline.”
14th Century
Old French
degressioun
“A diminishing or reduction.”
15th Century
Middle English
degressioun
“The act of falling back or declining.”
Modern English
English
degression
“The state of moving backwards or declining in quality.”
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