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non-retroactivity

ret·ro·ac·tive
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [re-troh-ak-tiv]
    • /ˌrɛ troʊˈæk tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [re-troh-ak-tiv]
    • /ˌrɛ troʊˈæk tɪv/

Definitions of non-retroactivity word

  • adjective non-retroactivity operative with respect to past occurrences, as a statute; retrospective: a retroactive law. 1
  • adjective non-retroactivity pertaining to a pay raise effective as of a past date. 1

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Origin of non-retroactivity

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; retro- + active

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Parts of speech for Non-retroactivity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

non-retroactivity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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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