retrospective

ret·ro·spec·tive

Use retrospective in a sentence

This vintage Italian motorcycle is a retrospective look at the way they were designed in the early 20th century.

adjective

The definition of retrospective is looking back on something that happened in the past.

When you are interviewed about past events, this is an example of a retrospective interview.
An art exhibit showing an artists early works progressing to the artist's most recent works is an example of a retrospective exhibit.

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retrospective

looking back on or directed to the past, past events, etc.
looking or directed backward: a retrospective view of the river
applying to the past; retroactive

Origin of retrospective

retrospect + -ive

a representative exhibition of the lifetime work of an artist

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retrospective

adjective

Looking back on, contemplating, or directed to the past.
Looking or directed backward.
Applying to or influencing the past; retroactive.
Of, relating to, or being a retrospective: a retrospective art exhibition.

noun

An exhibition or performance of works produced by an artist over a considerable period.

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ret′ro·spec′tive·ly
adverb

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