retrospective

Meaning

Adj

1. Of, relating to, or contemplating the past.
2. Looking backwards.
3. Affecting or influencing past things; retroactive.

Noun

An exhibition of works from an extended period of an artist's activity.

Synonyms

retroactive

exhibition

flashback

recollective

remindful

reminiscent

reverted

farewell exhibition

effect

backward-looking

Translations

rétrospectif

rückblickend

retrospectivo

retrospettivo

zurückblickend

rückwirkend

retrospectiva

rétrospective

rückschauend

retrospectivo

retrospectiu

terugwerkend

retrospettiva

rétroactif

terugziend

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ˈspɛktɪv/

Etymology

From retrospect + -ive. From Latin retrōspectus, perfect passive participle of retrōspiciō (“I look back at”).