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retroactive

/ˌɹɛt.ɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ /ˌɹɛ.tɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/

Meanings
adjective
Extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions

Examples :

"The new law is retroactive to January 1st, meaning it applies to actions taken since that date. "
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Related Words

Illustration actions

actions noun

/ˈæk.ʃənz/

Something done so as to accomplish a purpose.

"Example Sentence: "Her kind actions, like helping her neighbor with groceries, showed that she wanted to be a good member of the community." "

Illustration meaning

meaning noun

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

"The meaning of the teacher's hand gesture was clear: "Pay attention." "

Illustration applies

applies verb

/əˈplaɪz/

To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

"to apply cream to a rash"

Illustration conditions

conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

Illustration effect

effect noun

/ɪˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/

The result or outcome of a cause.

"The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape."

Illustration application

application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

Illustration taken

taken verb

/ˈteɪkən/

To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.

"My brother took the last cookie. "

Illustration influence

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

Illustration scope

scope noun

/ˈskoʊp/

The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.

"The scope of my project at school is quite broad; it involves researching various aspects of ancient Egyptian history. "

Illustration prior

prior noun

/ˈpɹaɪɚ/

A high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot.

"The prior of the monastery announced the new schedule for morning prayers. "

Illustration extending

extending verb

/ɛkˈstɛndɪŋ/

To increase in extent.

"The company is extending its office hours to better serve customers. "

Illustration january

january proper noun

/ˈdʒænjuəri/

The first month of the year, following December and preceding February.

"January is often a cold month."