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retrospectively

[ re-truh-spek-tiv-lee ]

adverb

  1. with contemplation of past situations, events, etc.:

    You should examine your relationship retrospectively.

  2. 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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