Retrospective

Quick meaning: Retrospective is an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or contemplating the past.

Meaning

Of, relating to, or contemplating the past.

More Meanings

1. Looking backwards.
2. Affecting or influencing past things; retroactive.
3. An exhibition of works from an extended period of an artist's activity.

Example Sentences

Following a retrospective review of patient records, the parents of eligible patients were contacted by telephone to provide information about the study.

While the pictures of what precisely unfolded after Cissé looked to tread on Evans are not entirely conclusive, the Football Association will surely pore over them on Thursday before quite possibly using video evidence to impose lengthy retrospective bans stemming from an incident unseen by Anthony Taylor, the referee.

Word Forms

• retrospectives

Synonyms for retrospective

Depending on context, synonyms include hindsightly, historical, reflective, tribute, retroactive.

Antonyms for retrospective

Common opposites include forward-looking, prospective.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include retroactive, review, retrospect, retroactivity, recalling, hindsight.

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