retroactive
(ret-ro-ac-tive)
4 syllables
Definition
adjective. intended to apply or take effect at a date in the past
Example Sentence
The retroactive pay increase was appreciated by all of the workers.
Synonyms
retro; back; ex post facto
Antonyms
proactive; future
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Rhymes
- active
- attractive
- inactive
- proactive
- reactive
- refractive
- hyperactive
- interactive
- overactive
- retroactive
- unattractive
- photorefractive
- radioactive