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Meaning of retrospect

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

retrospect

Pronunciation:/ˈɹɛtɹoˌspɛkt/

noun

Definitions

  1. Consideration of past times.

    Antonyms:prospect

verb

Definitions

  1. To look or refer back to; to reflect on.

    Example: 1800: Alexander Hamilton, Letter from Alexander Hamilton, Concerning the Public Conduct and Character of John Adams, Esq. President of the United States - To give a correct idea of the circumstances.., it may be useful to retrospect to an early period.