retrospective

/ˌɹɛt.ɹə(ʊ)ˈspɛk.tɪv/adj

High School

Of, relating to, or contemplating the past.

Looking backwards.

Affecting or influencing past things; retroactive.

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Synonyms

hindsightly historical reflective

Antonyms

forward-looking prospective

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

elective detective protective affective defective directive effective infective invective objective

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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