retrospective in German

retrospective in German is rückblickend, rückschauend, zurückblickend — retrospective means looking back on or relating to the past.

retrospective in German

rückblickend

adj

Of, relating to, or contemplating the past.

rückschauend

adj

Of, relating to, or contemplating the past.

zurückblickend

adj

Looking backwards.

rückwirkend

adj

Affecting or influencing past things; retroactive.

Retrospektive

noun

An exhibition of works from an extended period of an artist's activity.

What does "retrospective" mean?

adjective Looking back on or relating to the past.
"The report gives a retrospective look at the company's first decade."
adjective Applying to events that happened in the past; retroactive.
"The new law includes a retrospective pay increase for last year."
noun An exhibition or review covering an artist's whole body of work.
"The gallery is hosting a retrospective of her paintings from the last 40 years."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

retrospective in a sentence

The report gives a retrospective look at the company's first decade.
The new law includes a retrospective pay increase for last year.
The gallery is hosting a retrospective of her paintings from the last 40 years.

Similar words in German

historical

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "retrospective" in German?

"retrospective" in German is rückblickend, rückschauend, zurückblickend. retrospective means: Looking back on or relating to the past.

How do you use "retrospective" in a sentence?

Example: "The report gives a retrospective look at the company's first decade." In German, "retrospective" is rückblickend, rückschauend, zurückblickend.

Are there other ways to say "retrospective" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "retrospective": rückblickend, rückschauend, zurückblickend, rückwirkend, Retrospektive.

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