retrospective
Translation
retrospective, retroactive
Examples
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of her work.
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of her work.
The law was given retrospective effect.
The law was given retrospective effect.
The artist's retrospective was a huge success.
The artist's retrospective was a huge success.
Grammar Patterns
a retrospective ((noun)) describing something that looks back A retrospective analysis showed the early warning signs.
Similar Words
Synonyms (adjective): reflective, contemplative
Etymology
From Latin 'retro-' (backwards) + 'specere' (to look at).
Memory Tips
'Retro' means past, and 'spective' relates to seeing. So, 'seeing the past'.