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.