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adj
Moving in a forward direction, especially with respect to other bodies in the same system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
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adj
Being a metamorphic change resulting from a higher pressure or temperature.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences
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verb
Of sediment, to build out seawards in conditions of marine regression.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences
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History
From pro- (“forward”) + -grade (“direction”).
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
