Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

retrospective

adjective
/ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪv/
Definition
Relating to or thinking about things that happened in the past.
Examples
  • The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist’s work.
  • She wrote a retrospective article about her experiences during the war.
  • The film was a retrospective look at the changes in the community over the years.
Meaning
The term ‘retrospective’ refers to the act of looking back at past events or experiences. It can involve reviewing or reflecting on previous performances, works, or memories.
Synonyms
  • reflective
  • reminiscent
  • historical
  • backward-looking
  • retrospect