retrograde
/ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/ noun C2- A movement backwards or opposite to the intended or normal motion.
- The apparent movement of a planet across the sky in the opposite direction from its ordinary movement.
- One who opposes social reform, favouring the maintenance of the status quo; a conservative.
- The reversal of a melody so that what is played first in the original melody is played last, and what is played last in the original melody is played first.
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