Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

retroaction

noun

/rɛtrəʊˈakʃ(ə)n/

Definition

The action of returning or reverting to a former state or condition.

Examples

The retroaction of the law meant that previous decisions needed to be reviewed.
In physics, retroaction can describe how forces from the past influence current motion.
The company’s retroaction policy allowed them to amend past errors in billing.

Meaning

Retroaction refers to a process or event that has an effect on something that occurred in the past. It often implies a feedback mechanism where a change can influence prior actions or situations.