Definition

In a way that looks back on or considers past events or situations.

Example

Retrospectively, I realize that I should have made different choices in my career.

Conversation

You know, I often think about our high school days retrospectively.

Yeah, those were some fun times!

It's interesting how we view things differently now, isn't it?

Absolutely, it makes me appreciate those moments even more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Retrospectively → It is formed from "retro-" (meaning backward) and "spectare" (meaning to look). The word "retrospectively" means looking back at past events or situations.

Memory Tip

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

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