RETROACTIVE

/ˌɹɛt.ɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 18

Scrabble letter values: R1E1T1R1O1A1C3T1I1V4E1 = 16

Definition

  1. adjective descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on the effects of events or stimuli or process that occurred previously.
  2. adjective affecting things past. — synonyms: ex_post_facto, retro

Examples

  • “retroactive tax increase”
  • “an ex-post-facto law”
  • “retro pay”

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