retrospection
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/ˌrɛtroʊˈspɛkʃən/
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/ˌrɛtrəʊˈspɛkʃən/
looking back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'retrospection' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'retrospectare,' where 'retro-' meant 'backward' and 'spectare' meant 'to look.'
Historical Evolution
'retrospectare' transformed into the French word 'rétrospection,' and eventually became the modern English word 'retrospection' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look back,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action of looking back on or reviewing past events or situations, especially in one's own life.
In retrospection, she realized how much she had grown over the years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41