Definition of
retrospect has definitions from the field of psychology
1
[ noun ] (psychology) contemplation of things past

Examples

"in retrospect"

Used in print

(James Bryant Conant, Slums and Suburbs...)

Statistically this has represented a loss to the nation , although one must admit that in an individual case the decision in retrospect may have been a wise one .

Related terms

contemplation review

2
[ verb ] look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events, etc.); remember

Synonyms

look_back review

Examples

"she reviewed her achievements with pride"

Related terms

remember retrospection recapitulation

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Rhymes with

introspect suspect circumspect aspect prospect disrespect respect respect architect expect inspect intellect protect overprotect project dialect intellect aftereffect sect reflect effect affect connect collect select dissect confect neglect subject henpecked disaffect interconnect recollect unchecked object disconnect brecht insect decked intersect protect prefect direct wrecked project perfect bedecked necked detect interject intersect direct reject effect checked hecht defect abject resurrect direct reflect deject correct object direct reject erect elect effect deflect misdirect neglect eject reelect disinfect incorrect indirect infect redirect inject

Phonetic and Homophones

R EH1 T R AH0 S P EH2 K T

Similar Spelling

retrospective retrospection retrousse retroactive retroactively retrogress retract

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