retrospective

ret·ro·spec·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [re-truh-spek-tiv]
- /ˌrɛ trəˈspɛk tɪv/
- /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [re-truh-spek-tiv]
- /ˌrɛ trəˈspɛk tɪv/

Definitions of retrospective word

adjective retrospective directed to the past; contemplative of past situations, events, etc. 1
adjective retrospective looking or directed backward. 1
adjective retrospective retroactive, as a statute. 1
noun retrospective an art exhibit showing an entire phase or representative examples of an artist's lifework. 1
noun retrospective any exhibition or series of showings or performances, as of musical works or motion pictures, representing the work of an artist or performer over all or a major part of a career: a retrospective of John Ford's movies. 1
noun retrospective exhibition spanning a period 1

See all 17 definitions of retrospective

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Origin of retrospective

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1655-65; retrospect + -ive

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Parts of speech for Retrospective

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Retrospective

retrospective popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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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Synonyms for retrospective

adj retrospective

lost in thought — Being preoccupied with one's thoughts rather than paying attention to reality.
museful — deeply thoughtful; pensive.

adjective retrospective

backdated — Put an earlier date to (a document or agreement) than the actual one.

noun retrospective

exhibition — A public display of works of art or other items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.

All 4 Synonyms of retrospective

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