Synonyms for retroactive
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions
Related words
- Phrases
- retroactive rape
Example sentences
- retro The retro feel of this cafe is a hit with young people.
- retrospective Kirsty went to the art gallery to see the Matisse retrospective.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| retroactive | falling | |
| retro | rising | |
| retrospective | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- retro2
- 6 letters
- reflex2
- 13 letters
- retrospective4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (retro2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- rétroactif