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retroactive

[ˌrɛtrəʊˈæktɪv]

retroactive Definition

  • 1taking effect from a date in the past
  • 2applying to events that have already occurred

Using retroactive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "retroactive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The new law is not retroactive and will only apply to future cases.

  • Example

    The company implemented a retroactive pay increase for all employees.

  • Example

    The court ruled that the law could not be applied retroactively.

retroactive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for retroactive

Antonyms for retroactive

Phrases with retroactive

  • the application of a law or policy to events that have already occurred

    Example

    The new policy will have a retroactive effect on all previous transactions.

  • payment for work done in the past, with the payment amount reflecting a raise or increase in pay that was not previously given

    Example

    The company gave all employees a retroactive pay increase for the past year.

  • a phenomenon where newly learned information interferes with the recall of old information

    Example

    The study found that retroactive interference can affect memory recall.

Origins of retroactive

from French 'rétroactif', from Latin 'retroact-' meaning 'moved back'

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Summary: retroactive in Brief

The term 'retroactive' [ˌrɛtrəʊˈæktɪv] describes something that takes effect from a date in the past or applies to events that have already occurred. It is often used in legal and financial contexts, such as 'The company implemented a retroactive pay increase for all employees.' 'Retroactive' has synonyms like 'retrospective' and 'backward-looking,' and antonyms like 'prospective' and 'forward-looking.'