retroactive
(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
Antonyms
prospective; future; forward-looking
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retroactive
Rhymes
- active
- attractive
- inactive
- proactive
- reactive
- refractive
- hyperactive
- interactive
- overactive
- retroactive
- unattractive
- photorefractive
- radioactive