retrospective
adjective/ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪv/
Frequency rank: #7,873 most common English word
Meaning
Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.
Example sentence
The museum held retrospective exhibition celebrating fifty years of the artist's work.
Synonyms & related words
- historical
- nostalgic
- backward-looking
- reflective
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