Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retrodict
verb
/ˌrɛtrəˈdɪkt/
Definition
To infer or deduce the past from present evidence or knowledge.
Examples
- Scientists were able to retrodict climate patterns based on today’s weather data.
- Using modern technology, they can retrodict the outcomes of earlier decisions.
Meaning
The act of analyzing current data to make educated guesses about historical events or situations.
Synonyms
- Reconstruct
- Retrospect
- Deduce
