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Webster 1913 Edition
Retrospective
Reˊtro-spec′tive
,Adj.
[Cf. F.
rétrospectif
.] 1.
Looking backward; contemplating things past; – opposed to
prospective
; as, a
. retrospective
viewThe sage, with
retrospective
eye. Pope.
2.
Having reference to what is past; affecting things past; retroactive;
as, a
. retrospective
lawInflicting death by a
retrospective
enactment. Macaulay.
Webster 1828 Edition
Retrospective
RETROSPECT'IVE
, a.1.
Looking back on past events; as a retrospective view.2.
Having reference to what is past; affecting things past. A penal statute can have no retrospective effect or operation.Definition 2024
rétrospective
rétrospective
See also: retrospective
French
Adjective
rétrospective
- feminine singular of rétrospectif
Noun
rétrospective f (plural rétrospectives)