Retrospection (Noun)
Meaning 1
Reference to things past; "the story begins with no introductory retrospections".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The old man spent most of his days in quiet retrospection, reminiscing about his life's accomplishments and failures.
- The author's use of retrospection in the novel allowed readers to understand the protagonist's motivations and backstory.
- In her speech, the CEO used retrospection to highlight the company's progress and achievements over the past decade.
- The psychologist encouraged her patient to engage in retrospection to better understand the root causes of their anxiety.
- The historian's book was notable for its lack of retrospection, instead focusing on the events of the present day.
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Meaning 2
Memory for experiences that are past; "some psychologists tried to contrast retrospection and introspection".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.