(ret-ro-ac-tive) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. applying to things that happened in the past.

Example Sentence

The retroactive pay increase was appreciated by all of the workers.

More Example Sentences

She received retroactive pay for her work.

Synonyms

backdated; retrospective; applicable

Antonyms

prospective; future; forward-looking

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Rhymes

  • active

  • attractive
  • inactive
  • proactive
  • reactive
  • refractive

  • hyperactive
  • interactive
  • overactive
  • retroactive
  • unattractive

  • photorefractive
  • radioactive