retrospect

UK
/ˈrɛtrəʊspɛkt/
US
/ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/

Translations

retrospectnoun
retrospects
pl
UK
/ˈrɛtrəʊspɛkt/
US
/ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/
rétrospectivesens de revue ou d’examen du passé
The museum held a retrospect of the painter's work.
Le musée a organisé une rétrospective de l’œuvre du peintre.
Additional translations
rétrospectionplus rare, sens de réflexion sur le passé
retrospectverb
retrospected
Past Simple
retrospected
Past Participle
retrospecting
Gerund
UK
/ˈrɛtrəʊspekt/
US
/ˈrɛtroʊˌspɛkt/
Additional translations
rétrospecterrare et littéraire

Definitions

retrospectnoun
A review or contemplation of past events or situations.
In retrospect, she realized that her decision to move to a new city was the best choice she ever made.
retrospectverb
To look back on or think about past events or situations.
As she grew older, she often retrospected on her childhood with fondness.