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Word of the Day for June 29, 2026: retrograde

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782660148110Retrograde_Thumbnail_1500x1000.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>noun / adjective</p><p><strong>DEFINITION</strong>: A term describing movement in a backward or opposite direction. </p><p>In astronomy, it refers to the apparent backward motion of a planet as observed from Earth due to differences in orbital speeds. In astrology, planetary retrogrades are believed to influence various aspects of life and relationships.</p><p><strong>ETYMOLOGY</strong>: Partly borrowed from the Latin <em>retrōgradus </em>and French <em>retrograde </em>meaning “to walk or step backwards.”</p><div><br/></div><p>Explore these articles related to today&#x27;s <strong>WORD OF THE DAY</strong>: </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/overseas/09/04/22/nasa-will-not-try-new-moon-rocket-launch-attempt-in-coming-days" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NASA will not try new Moon rocket launch attempt in coming days</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2026/1/5/feng-shui-predictions-ni-master-hanz-cua-para-sa-enero-5-2025-0631" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Feng Shui Predictions ni Master Hanz Cua para sa Enero 5, 2026</a></div><p>Come back tomorrow for a new<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/word-of-the-day" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> WORD OF THE DAY</a> here on <strong>ABS-CBN.com</strong>.</p>