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retrospectThe 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/

Korean meaning: 회고, 돌이켜봄

Korean pronunciation: 레-트로-스펙트 (강세: 레)

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.

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💡 Concept

The act of looking back on or reviewing past events or situations, often with the benefit of hindsight and greater understanding.

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retrospect rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In retrospect, every aspect deserves respect

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈretrəˌspekt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixretro--
Rootspect

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.

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🎵Rhyme

prospectsuspectinspect

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📝Examples

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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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

hindsightreflectionreviewrecollectioncontemplation

Antonyms

foresightanticipation