Returning
Returning adjective - Tending to return to an earlier state.
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Regressive and returning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Regressive" instead an adjective "Returning".
Regressive
Regressive adjective - Opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state.
Returning and regressive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Returning" instead an adjective "Regressive".
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