prograde

Adj

Moving in a forward direction, especially with respect to other bodies in the same system.
Being a metamorphic change resulting from a higher pressure or temperature.

Verb

Of sediment, to build out seawards in conditions of marine regression.

Adjective

Moving in the same direction as the main body or system.

Examples

His prograde strategy allowed him to steadily advance his score.

Origin / Etymology

From pro- (“forward”) + -grade (“direction”).

Antonyms

retrograde

Scrabble Score: 12

prograde: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
prograde: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
prograde: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

prograde: valid Words With Friends Word