retrospectively

adverb

Meaning

In a manner that considers or reviews past events and situations.

Examples

The new policy will be applied retrospectively to all contracts signed after January 1st.
Retrospectively, it seems obvious that we should have invested in the company much earlier.

Synonyms: afterwards, in hindsight, retroactively

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retrospectively

adverb

Pronunciation: ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪvli

Definition

In a manner that considers or reviews past events and situations.

Examples

The new policy will be applied retrospectively to all contracts signed after January 1st.
Retrospectively, it seems obvious that we should have invested in the company much earlier.
The committee decided to retrospectively award the prize to the original inventor.

Synonyms of retrospectively

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