HyperDic: retrospection

English > 2 senses of the word retrospection:
NOUNcommunicationretrospectionreference to things past
cognitionretrospectionmemory for experiences that are past
English > retrospection: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaningreference to things past.
Example"the story begins with no introductory retrospections"
Broadermention, referenceA remark that calls attention to something or someone
Verbsretrospectlook back upon (a period of time, sequence of events)
English > retrospection: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaningmemory for experiences that are past.
Example"some psychologists tried to contrast retrospection and introspection"
Broadermemory, rememberingThe cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
Spanishretrospección
Verbsretrospectlook back upon (a period of time, sequence of events)

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