[ˈprəʊɡreɪd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of planetary motion) proceeding from west to east; direct

- (of a metamorphic change) resulting from an increase in temperature or pressure


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century: from pro- ‘forwards’ + retrograde

[ˈprəʊɡreɪd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a coastline) advance towards the sea as a result of the accumulation of waterborne sediment
(e.g: these oolites were probably deposited as part of the coastal sand-barrier complex as it prograded basinwards)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century: from pro- ‘forwards’ + retrograde