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retrospection

 

[ ˌrɛtrəˈspɛkʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

The act of looking back on or reviewing past events, experiences, or memories.

Synonyms

reflection, reminiscence, review

Examples of usage

  • Her retrospection on her childhood brought back many emotions.
  • Retrospection can be a useful tool for personal growth and self-awareness.
Context #2 | Noun

in literature

A literary device in which a character reflects on past events or experiences.

Synonyms

flashback, introspection, recollection

Examples of usage

  • The novel was filled with retrospections from the protagonist's point of view.
  • Retrospection added depth to the story by revealing the character's inner thoughts.

Translations

Translations of the word "retrospection" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retrospecção

🇮🇳 पश्चदृष्टि

🇩🇪 Rückblick

🇮🇩 retrospeksi

🇺🇦 ретроспекція

🇵🇱 retrospekcja

🇯🇵 回顧

🇫🇷 rétrospection

🇪🇸 retrospección

🇹🇷 geriye bakış

🇰🇷 회고

🇸🇦 استرجاع

🇨🇿 retrospekce

🇸🇰 retrospektíva

🇨🇳 回顾

🇸🇮 retrospektiva

🇮🇸 endurminning

🇰🇿 ретроспекция

🇬🇪 რეტროსპექცია

🇦🇿 retrospeksiya

🇲🇽 retrospección

Etymology

The word 'retrospection' originated from the Latin word 'retrospectio', which means 'looking back'. It has been used in English since the early 17th century. The concept of retrospection has been explored in various fields such as psychology, literature, and philosophy, highlighting the importance of reflecting on the past for personal growth and understanding.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,504 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.