retrospectively

[re-truh-spek-tiv-lee]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

with contemplation of past situations, events, etc..
You should examine your relationship retrospectively.
with retrospective effect; retroactively.
The law operates retrospectively.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of retrospectively¹

First recorded in 1600–10; retrospective ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

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Fans and scholars have retrospectively diagnosed the character as being on the spectrum, and you can easily find essays and discussions as to whether Poirot’s fastidiousness at least borders on OCD.

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We also don't yet know if the tariffs will be applied retrospectively.

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Charlotte's family also hope any new legislation could help lead to the location of her body and are building in proposals that could be applied retrospectively to cases that have already been through the courts.

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Any law change should be made retrospectively so the Buckle family could benefit, Mr Lake adds.

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The policies change by the day, and even then can get retrospectively paused.

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retrospective retroussage

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