retrospective
Translation
retrospective, looking back on the past
Examples
He wrote a retrospective article on the band's career.
He wrote a retrospective article on the band's career.
The gallery is holding a retrospective of her work.
The gallery is holding a retrospective of her work.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) ((noun)) looking back on or dealing with past events He wrote a retrospective article.
`a retrospective of (sth.)` an exhibition showing the development of an artist's work The gallery is holding a retrospective of her work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (adj) reflective, commemorative; (noun) exhibition, review
Etymology
From `retrospect` + `-ive`, an adjective-forming suffix. It means 'of or relating to looking back'.
Memory Tips
The `-ive` ending often indicates an adjective, like in 'active' or 'creative'. Also used as a noun for an art exhibition.