ETYM French distance, Latin distantia.
1. The property created by the space between two objects or points.
> 2. The interval between two times; SYN. space.
3. A measure of the gap between two places; SYN. length.
4. A remote point in time.
5. Indifference by personal withdrawal; SYN. aloofness.
6. A distant region. + prikaži više

1. A movement back from an impact; SYN. repercussion, rebound, backlash.
2. The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired; SYN. kick.

ETYM Latin regressio: cf. French régression.
1. A defense mechanism in which one flees from reality by assuming a more infantile state.
> 2. Returning to a former state; SYN. regress, reversion, retrogression, retroversion.
3. The relation between selected values of x and observed values of y (from which the most probable value of y can be predicted for any value of x); SYN. simple regression, regression toward the mean. + prikaži više

ETYM French retraite, from retraire to withdraw, Latin retrahere; pref. re- re- + trahere to draw. Related to Trace, Retract, Retrace.
1. (Military) A bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset.
2. (Military) A signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position.
3. (Military) Withdrawal to a more favorable position.
4. A place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet.
In a military action, a rearward movement of forces in response to enemy pressure. Unlike a withdrawal, a retreat involves loss of initiative. + prikaži više