retrospecting
|ret-ro-spect-ing|
B2
/ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪŋ/
(retrospect)
looking back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'retrospect' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'retrospectare,' where 'retro-' meant 'backward' and 'spectare' meant 'to look.'
Historical Evolution
'retrospectare' transformed into the English word 'retrospect' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look back,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events or situations.
She spent the evening retrospecting on her childhood.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45