Retrospectively

adv

adv ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a retrospective manner.

    "Near-synonyms: in retrospect, in hindsight"

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a manner contemplative of past events wordnet

Synonyms

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agobackbackwardgone byhindsightlyin hindsight

Example

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"When I was in Japan, I bought a beautiful little purple vase on a black wooden base with a handle. I gave it to my mother living on Lulu Island, but she lost it. Retrospectively, I should have just kept it for myself, as I like cute things and purple."

Etymology

From retrospective + -ly.

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