Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retrospection
noun
/ˌrɛtrəˈspɛkʃən/
Definition
The act of looking back on or reflecting upon past events.
Examples
- After a long journey, she engaged in retrospection to understand her experiences better.
- Retrospection can lead to valuable lessons learned from past mistakes.
- His poem was a deep retrospection of his childhood memories.
Meaning
Retrospection involves a thoughtful examination of past experiences, decisions, or occurrences.
Synonyms
- Reflection
- Recollection
- Contemplation
- Review
- Retrospect
