retrospect — The act of looking back on or reviewing past events or situations, often with the benefit of hindsight and greater understanding.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The act of looking back on or reviewing past events or situations, often with the benefit of hindsight and greater understanding.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈretrəˌspekt/
Example Sentences
- In retrospect, buying 100 boxes of cereal during the sale wasn't my brightest idea.
- The documentary provided a fascinating retrospect of the 1980s music scene.
- In retrospect, texting my ex at 3 AM seemed like a good idea, but morning proved otherwise.
retrospect
NOUN[/ˈretrəˌspekt/]
The act of looking back on or reviewing past events or situations, often with the benefit of hindsight and greater understanding.
The act of looking back on or reviewing past events or situations, often with the benefit of hindsight and greater understanding.
In retrospect, every aspect deserves respect
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin retrospectus, meaning 'a looking back.' The word combines the idea of looking backward in time, like using a rearview mirror to see the past.
Breakdown
retro- (backward/back) + spect (to look) + -ive (adjective suffix forming retrospective)
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📝Examples
“In retrospect, buying 100 boxes of cereal during the sale wasn't my brightest idea.”
“The documentary provided a fascinating retrospect of the 1980s music scene.”
“In retrospect, texting my ex at 3 AM seemed like a good idea, but morning proved otherwise.”
“A retrospect of his career shows consistent growth and innovation.”
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