Synonyms of retrospective
4 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for retrospective is historical. Other synonyms of retrospective are tribute, hindsightly and reflective. The opposite of retrospective is forward-looking.
Synonyms and similar words for retrospective
nounAn exhibition of works from an extended period of an artist's activity.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- hindsightlyOf or pertaining to hindsight; retrospective.
- historical
- reflective
Opposite of retrospective
adjectiveMore antonyms
- forward-lookingHaving an interest in the future, and planning for it.
- prospective
Meaning of retrospective
- adjective Of, relating to, or contemplating the past.
- adjective Looking backwards.
- adjective Affecting or influencing past things; retroactive.
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Questions about synonyms of retrospective
- What is another word for retrospective?
- Retrospective has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as historical, tribute, hindsightly and reflective.
- What is the opposite of retrospective?
- The opposite of retrospective is forward-looking.
- What does retrospective mean?
- Retrospective means of, relating to, or contemplating the past.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: retrospective (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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