retroactive in German
retroactive in German is rückwirkend — retroactive means extending in effect or application back to a time or conditions before it was made.
retroactive in German
rückwirkend
Extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions
What does "retroactive" mean?
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adjective Extending in effect or application back to a time or conditions before it was made.
"The pay rise was made retroactive to the start of the year."
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retroactive in a sentence
- The pay rise was made retroactive to the start of the year.
- Lawmakers debated whether the new rule should be retroactive.
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What is "retroactive" in German?
"retroactive" in German is rückwirkend. retroactive means: Extending in effect or application back to a time or conditions before it was made.
How do you use "retroactive" in a sentence?
Example: "The pay rise was made retroactive to the start of the year." In German, "retroactive" is rückwirkend.
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