The Opposite(Antonym) of “retroactive”
The antonym of retroactive is prospective and forward-looking. The antonyms prospective and forward-looking convey a sense of anticipation or planning for the future. It implies a focus on what is to come rather than what has already happened.
Explore all Antonyms of “retroactive”
- prospective
- forward-looking
Definitions and Examples of prospective, forward-looking
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Likely to happen or become; expected or anticipated.
Example
The company is considering several prospective candidates for the job.
forward-looking
Having a positive attitude towards the future; anticipating progress or improvement.
Example
The government's forward-looking policies aim to create more job opportunities for young people.
Key Differences: prospective vs forward-looking
- 1Prospective refers to something that is likely to happen or become, while retroactive refers to something that has already happened and is being applied to a previous period.
- 2Forward-looking refers to having a positive attitude towards the future, while retroactive refers to looking back at past events.
Effective Usage of prospective, forward-looking
- 1Legal Documents: Use retroactive when referring to laws or regulations that apply to a previous period.
- 2Planning and Forecasting: Use prospective and forward-looking when discussing future plans or predictions.
- 3Business and Finance: Use prospective and forward-looking when discussing investments or financial projections.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Prospective and forward-looking convey a sense of anticipation or planning for the future, while retroactive refers to something that has already happened. Use these words in legal documents, planning and forecasting, and business and finance contexts to convey the appropriate meaning.
