retrospective — looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌretrəˈspektɪv/
Korean meaning: 과거를 돌아보는, 회고의
Korean pronunciation: 레트로**스펙**티브
Example Sentences
- In retrospective, buying that expensive coffee machine was a terrible decision.
- The company conducted a retrospective review of last year's marketing campaigns.
- Her retrospective on social media made her cringe at her old posts.
retrospective
ADJECTIVE//ˌretrəˈspektɪv//
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
A retrospective woman gazes at old photographs, reflecting on cherished memories
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A retrospective glance in the reflective mirror shows the selective perspective of treasured moments—each memory chosen, each path leading back to yesterday.
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Origin
From Medieval Latin 'retrospectivus', derived from Latin 'retrospicere' meaning 'to look back'. This combines 'retro-' (backward) and 'specere' (to look or see).
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“In retrospective, buying that expensive coffee machine was a terrible decision.”
“The company conducted a retrospective review of last year's marketing campaigns.”
“Her retrospective on social media made her cringe at her old posts.”
“The documentary provides a retrospective look at the 1990s music scene.”
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