Retrospective: meaning, definitions and examples
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retrospective
[ ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪv ]
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Relating to or concerned with past events; looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.
Synonyms
historical, reminiscent, retroactive
Examples of usage
- A retrospective exhibition of the artist's work
- A retrospective study of the company's performance over the past decade
a review, survey, or contemplation of things in the past
An exhibition or compilation showing the development of the work of a particular artist over a period of time.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The museum is hosting a retrospective of Picasso's early drawings
- The retrospective of the director's films was well-received by critics
Translations
Translations of the word "retrospective" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retrospectivo
🇮🇳 पश्चदृष्टि
🇩🇪 rückblickend
🇮🇩 retrospektif
🇺🇦 ретроспективний
🇵🇱 retrospektywny
🇯🇵 回顧的
🇫🇷 rétrospectif
🇪🇸 retrospectivo
🇹🇷 geriye dönük
🇰🇷 회고적인
🇸🇦 استعادي
🇨🇿 retrospektivní
🇸🇰 retrospektívny
🇨🇳 回顾的
🇸🇮 retrospektiven
🇮🇸 aftursýnn
🇰🇿 ретроспективті
🇬🇪 რეტროსპექტიული
🇦🇿 retrospektiv
🇲🇽 retrospectivo
Word origin
The word 'retrospective' originated in the early 17th century from the Latin word 'retrospectus', which means 'looking back'. It has been used in English to describe things that are related to or deal with past events or situations. The term is commonly used in art to refer to exhibitions that showcase an artist's work over a period of time. The concept of retrospection is deeply ingrained in human nature as we often reflect on the past to gain insights for the future.