"retrocessively" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more retrocessively [comparative], most retrocessively [superlative]
Etymology: From retrocessive + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|retrocessive|ly}} retrocessive + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} retrocessively (comparative more retrocessively, superlative most retrocessively)
  1. In a retrocessive manner.
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