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The act of passing back or returning; retrogression; retrogradation. Sir T. Browne. Edge of regression (of a surface) (Geom.), the line along which a surface turns back upon itself; -- called also a cuspidal edge. -- Regression point (Geom.), a cusp.

Characterized by retrogression; retrogressive. Regressive metamorphism. (a) (Biol.) See Retrogression. (b) (Physiol.) See Katabolism.

In a regressive manner.

Retrogression. [R.] H. Spenser.

from its earlier stages or known relationship. Called also retrograde development, and regressive metamorphism.

rom a higher to a lower condition; declining from a more perfect state of organization; regressive.

In a retrogressive manner.

Secret entrance. [R.] Boyle.

The female of the tiger. Holland.

To pass over or beyond; to surpass. [R.] Surpassing common faith, transgressing nature's law. Dryden.

The act of transgressing, or of passing over or beyond any law, civil or moral; the violation of a law or known principle of rectitude; breach of command; fault; offense; crime; sin. Forgive thy people . . . all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee. I Kings viii. 50. What rests, but that the…

Of pertaining to transgression; involving a transgression.

Disposed or tending to transgress; faulty; culpable. -

In a transgressive manner Adam, perhaps, . . . from the transgressive infirmities of himself, might have erred alone. Sir T. Browne.

One who transgresses; one who breaks a law, or violates a command; one who violates any known rule or principle of rectitude; a sinner. The way of transgressors is hard. Prov. xiii. 15.

Any fruit or produce that does not come to maturity, or anything which in its progress, before it is matured or perfect; a complete failure; as, his attempt. proved an abortiori.

To quicken the natural or ordinary progression or process of; as, to accelerate the growth of a plant, the increase of wealth, etc.

to declare one's belief in; as, to acknowledge the being of a God. I acknowledge my transgressions. Ps. li. 3. For ends generally acknowledged to be good. Macaulay.

, etc.; a decree, edit, law, judgment, resolve, award; as, an act of Parliament, or of Congress.

suspend public business, as of legislatures and courts, or other convened bodies; as, congress adjourned at four o'clock; the court adjourned without day.