retroaction

ret·ro·ac·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [re-troh-ak-shuh n]
- /ˌrɛ troʊˈæk ʃən/
- /ˌre.trəʊ.ˈæk.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [re-troh-ak-shuh n]
- /ˌrɛ troʊˈæk ʃən/

Definitions of retroaction word

noun retroaction action that is opposed or contrary to the preceding action. 1
noun retroaction an action contrary or reciprocal to a preceding action 0
noun retroaction a retrospective action, esp a law affecting events prior to its enactment 0
noun retroaction opposed, reverse, or reciprocal action; reaction 0
noun retroaction effect, as of a law, on things done prior to its enactment or effectuation 0

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Origin of retroaction

First appearance:

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

First recorded in 1560-70; retro- + action

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Parts of speech for Retroaction

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Retroaction

retroaction popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for retroaction

noun retroaction

backlash — A backlash against a tendency or recent development in society or politics, is a sudden, strong reaction against it.

Just one Synonym for retroaction