retrospectively
|ret-ro-spec-tive-ly|
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/ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪvli/
(retrospective)
looking back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'retrospective' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'retrospectare,' where 'retro-' meant 'backward' and 'spectare' meant 'to look.'
Historical Evolution
'retrospectare' transformed into the French word 'rétrospectif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'retrospective' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'considering past events.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that looks back on or deals with past events or situations.
The policy was applied retrospectively.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45