Retrospective (Adjective)
Meaning
Concerned with or related to the past; "retrospective self-justification".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The artist's retrospective exhibition showcased her most famous works from the past four decades.
- In a retrospective analysis of the decision, it's clear that they underestimated the risks involved.
- Her retrospective self-justification for dropping out of college wasn't convincing to her parents.
- The psychologist's retrospective study of the patients' medical histories revealed a significant correlation between genetics and the disease.
- The company's retrospective review of their marketing strategy identified several costly mistakes that could have been avoided.