HyperDic: retrospect

English > 2 senses of the word retrospect:
NOUNcognitionretrospectcontemplation of things past
VERBcognitionretrospect, review, look backlook back upon (a period of time, sequence of events)
retrospect > pronunciation
Soundsreh'trahspeh.kt
Rhymesabject ... wrecked: 66 rhymes with ehkt...
English > retrospect: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
Meaningcontemplation of things past.
Example"in retrospect"
Broadercontemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulnessA calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Verbsretrospectlook back upon (a period of time, sequence of events)
English > retrospect: 2 senses > verb 1, cognition
Meaninglook back upon (a period of time, sequence of events) ; remember.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsreview, look back
Broaderremember, think backrecapture the past
Spanishrecordar
Adjectivesretrospectiveconcerned with or related to the past
Nounsretrospectcontemplation of things past
retrospectionmemory for experiences that are past
retrospectionreference to things past

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