Retrospectively
adv
adv ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a retrospective manner.
"Near-synonyms: in retrospect, in hindsight"
Adverb
- 1 in a manner contemplative of past events wordnet
Example
More examples"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.