prograde

Meanings

Adj

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.

Verb

Of sediment, to build out seawards in conditions of marine regression.

Origin / Etymology

From pro- (“forward”) + -grade (“direction”).

Antonyms

retrograde

Scrabble Score: 12

prograde is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 14

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