in retrospect

in ret·ro·spect

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Definitions of in retrospect words

noun in retrospect contemplation of the past; a survey of past time, events, etc. 1
verb without object in retrospect to look back in thought; refer back (often followed by to): to retrospect to a period in one's youth. 1
verb with object in retrospect to look back upon; contemplate retrospectively. 1
idioms in retrospect in retrospect, in looking back on past events; upon reflection: It was, in retrospect, the happiest day of her life. 1
adverb in retrospect looking back 1
phrase in retrospect When you consider something in retrospect, you think about it afterwards, and often have a different opinion about it from the one that you had at the time. 0

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

1595-1605; probably retro- + (pro)spect

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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