retroverse

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin retroversus (turned back), from retro (back) + versum (turned). By surface analysis, retro- +‎ -verse. Doublet of retrorse.

Adjective[edit]

retroverse (comparative more retroverse, superlative most retroverse)

  1. Arranged in a backwards or reverse manner.
    Synonyms: retrorse, retroverted

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Italian[edit]

Adjective[edit]

retroverse

  1. feminine plural of retroverso