Definition

The act of thinking about or reflecting on past events and experiences.

Example

In her retrospection, she realized how much she had grown over the years.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about retrospection and how it helps us learn from our mistakes?

Absolutely! It’s interesting to reflect on what we've been through.

Right? Sometimes, I feel like a little retrospection can change how we approach the future.

Definitely! It helps us grow and make better choices moving forward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Retrospection → It is formed from "retro-" (meaning backward) and "spectare" (meaning to look). The word refers to the act of looking back at past events or experiences.

Memory Tip

Think of looking 'backward' ('retro-') to 'see' ('spectare') what has happened in the past.

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