IPA: /ˈrɛtrəʊækt/
KK: /ˈrɛtroʊækt/
Definition: To have an effect on something that happened in the past; to apply a rule or law to a previous time.
Example: The new law will retroact to cover events that occurred last year.
IPA: /ˌrɛtrəʊˈæktɪv/
KK: /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/
Definition: Relating to something that takes effect from a date in the past, often used in legal or financial contexts.
Example: The new law was retroactive, meaning it applied to events that occurred before it was passed.
IPA: /ˌrɛtrəʊˈæktɪvli/
KK: /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪvli/
Definition: Done after something has happened, affecting things that occurred earlier.
Example: The new law was applied retroactively, changing the outcomes of previous cases.
IPA: /ˌrɛtrəʊˈæktɪvɪti/
KK: /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪvɪti/
Definition: The process of applying a new law or rule to actions or events that happened in the past before the law was created.
Example: The retroactivity of the new tax law surprised many citizens who thought their previous actions were unaffected.
IPA: //ˌrɛtrəˈsiːd//
KK: /rɛtrəˈsid/
Definition: To move backward or return to a previous position or state.
Example: After the storm, the water began to retrocede, revealing the beach once again.
Definition: To give back or return something, especially land or territory, to its previous owner or authority.
Example: The country decided to retrocede the territory to its original inhabitants.
IPA: /ˈrɛtrəʊˌfɪtɪd/
KK: /ˈrɛtroʊˌfɪtɪd/
Definition: Describing something that has been fitted or installed after its original construction or design.
Example: The building was retrofitted with new energy-efficient windows.
Definition: To add new features or technology to something that is already built or in use, often to improve its performance or efficiency.
Example: The old building was retrofitted with modern heating and cooling systems.
IPA: /ˈrɛtrəflɛks/
KK: /ˈrɛtrəˌflɛks/
Definition: Describing a sound or articulation made with the tip of the tongue turned back against the roof of the mouth.
Example: In linguistics, a retroflex sound is produced by curling the tongue back.
Definition: A type of sound made by curling the tongue back in the mouth, often found in certain languages and dialects.
Example: In some languages, the retroflex sounds can change the meaning of words.
IPA: /ˌrɛtrəˈflɛkʃən/
KK: /rɛtroʊˈflɛkʃən/
Definition: The action or condition of bending back, especially in reference to an organ like the uterus.
Example: The doctor explained that retroflexion of the uterus can sometimes cause discomfort.
IPA: /ˈrɛtrəˌɡreɪd/
KK: /ˈrɛtrəˌɡreɪd/
Definition: Describing something that moves backward or is opposite to the usual direction or order.
Example: The retrograde motion of the planet was fascinating to astronomers.
Definition: To move backward or to decline to a worse state.
Example: The planet appeared to retrograde in its orbit, moving backward against the stars.
IPA: /ˌrɛtrəˈɡrɛs/
KK: /rɛtrəˈɡrɛs/
Definition: To move backward or return to a previous, less advanced state.
Example: After the new policy was implemented, the company began to retrogress instead of improving.
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