Dealing with past events or situations in a backward manner
“The so-called rules of music theory constitute a retrospective set of principles that describe what various composers have done in the past.”
Reflective, contemplative or thoughtful, typically of the past
“He took a comprehensive retrospective view of American affairs.”
In the period following death
An exhibition of works from an extended period of an artist's activity
“Concurrent with the artist's retrospective at MoMA, this exhibit marks the first showing of the abstract painter's largest work to date.”
A review or re-evaluation of something
“One of our members is going to provide us with a historical retrospective of the issue to assist us in our consideration.”
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