transcription, транскрипция: [ retrəspektɪv ]
( retrospectives)
1.
A retrospective is an exhibition or showing of work done by an artist over many years, rather than his or her most recent work.
...a retrospective of the films of Judy Garland...
N-COUNT
2.
Retrospective feelings or opinions concern things that happened in the past.
Afterwards, retrospective fear of the responsibility would make her feel almost faint.
ADJ : usu ADJ n
• retro‧spec‧tive‧ly
Retrospectively, it seems as if they probably were negligent...
ADV : ADV with cl , ADV with v
3.
Retrospective laws or legal actions take effect from a date before the date when they are officially approved.
Bankers are quick to condemn retrospective tax legislation.
ADJ : usu ADJ n
• retro‧spec‧tive‧ly
...a decree which retrospectively changes the electoral law under which last year’s national elections were held.
ADV : ADV with v