prograde Meaning & Definition
What Does Prograde Mean?
As an adjective, prograde means Moving in a forward direction, especially with respect to other bodies in the same system. It is also used to mean Being a metamorphic change resulting from a higher pressure or temperature. As a verb, it means Of sediment, to build out seawards in conditions of marine regression.
Prograde in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpɹəʊɡɹeɪd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Antonyms | retrograde |
| Comparative / superlative | more prograde, most prograde |
| Verb forms | progrades, prograding, prograded |
Prograde Definition (Adjective)
- Moving in a forward direction, especially with respect to other bodies in the same system.
- Being a metamorphic change resulting from a higher pressure or temperature.
Prograde as a Verb
- Of sediment, to build out seawards in conditions of marine regression.
Synonyms of Prograde
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Prograde synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Prograde
Prograde in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
prograde (comparative more prograde, superlative most prograde)
prograde (third-person singular simple present progrades, present participle prograding, simple past and past participle prograded)
Words That Rhyme With Prograde
Origin of Prograde
From pro- (“forward”) + -grade (“direction”).
How Do You Say Prograde?
You say prograde as //ˈpɹəʊɡɹeɪd//. It has 1 syllable.
Prograde: Your Questions Answered
Is prograde an adjective or a verb?
Prograde is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the opposite of prograde?
The opposite of prograde is retrograde.
What is the past tense of prograde?
The past tense of prograde is prograded. The present participle is prograding.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of prograde?
The comparative form is more prograde and the superlative form is most prograde.