retroactive
The origin and history of retroactive.
Etymology
Retroactive was first recorded in 1610. It came into English from the French rétroactif, and is built from retro- joined to active.
The origin and history of retroactive.
Retroactive was first recorded in 1610. It came into English from the French rétroactif, and is built from retro- joined to active.
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