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retrospective
[re-truh-spek-tiv]
adjective
directed to the past; contemplative of past situations, events, etc.
looking or directed backward.
retroactive, as a statute.
noun
an art exhibit showing an entire phase or representative examples of an artist's lifework.
any exhibition or series of showings or performances, as of musical works or motion pictures, representing the work of an artist or performer over all or a major part of a career.
a retrospective of John Ford's movies.
retrospective
/ ˌɛٰəʊˈɛɪ /
adjective
looking or directed backwards, esp in time; characterized by retrospection
applying to the past; retroactive
noun
an exhibition of an artist's life's work or a representative selection of it
Other Word Forms
- retrospectively adverb
- retrospectiveness noun
- ˌٰˈپԱ noun
- ˌٰˈپ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of retrospective1
Example Sentences
It handily does what a museum retrospective should do, securing the artist’s reputation.
I remember with retrospective shame my own early cluelessness about Rose.
The retrospective also honors his enduring legacy with the Underground Museum, which he co-founded with his wife and fellow artist Karon Davis, reflecting his commitment to community engagement and accessible art.
The rule change in 1975, like rules on pensions generally, were not retrospective.
The ban would also be retrospective, meaning bonuses paid in the last financial year could be clawed back.
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