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retrospectively

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial retrospectively has 1 sense
  1. retrospectively - in a manner contemplative of past events; "retrospectively, he seems like a great artist"
    Derived from adjective
    retrospective1

Definitions from the Web

Retrospectively:

Definition:

The term "retrospectively" refers to something that is done or considered in relation to a past event or situation.

Parts of Speech:

  • Adverb

Senses:

1. Looking back or reflecting on past events or situations:

  • He retrospectively analyzed his past mistakes to understand where he went wrong.

Usage:

1. Popular Usage:

  • Retrospectively, it was clear that their decision to invest in the stock market was a disastrous one.

2. Local Usage:

  • In our small town, people often decorate the streets retrospectively to commemorate important historical moments.

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