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Meaning of retrospection
The act of looking back at past events or experiences.
Etymology of retrospection
The word "retrospection" comes from the Latin words "retro" meaning "back" or "backward" and "specere" meaning "to look"
It has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe the act of looking back or reviewing past events
Synonyms
reflection
contemplation
introspection
retrospect
recollection
reminiscence
review
examination
analysis
consideration
thought
deliberation
meditation
musing
pondering
brooding
rumination
reverie
self-examination
self-reflection
soul-searching
intros
retrospectivity
looking back
reminiscing
recalling
recollecting
thinking back
rehashing
revisiting
reexamining
reassessing
Definitions
- The act of looking back on or reviewing past events, experiences, or situations
- * A retrospective examination or review of something
Usage Examples
- In quiet moments of retrospection, she often thought about the choices she had made in life
- * The company's retrospection of their marketing strategy revealed several areas for improvement
- * His retrospection on the past year helped him to identify patterns and set new goals
Antonyms
foresight
anticipation
expectation
prediction
projection
prospect
looking forward
anticipation
planning
preparation
foresightedness
proactivity
forward thinking
vision
intuition
precognition
clairvoyance
prescience
prophecy
forecast
prognosis