Retrospection

/ˌretrəˈspekʃn/
noun

The act of thinking about past events.

In retrospection, I made the right decision to quit that job.
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  • upon retrospection
  • retrospection reveals

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Formal

noun

The process of examining past actions to learn from them or see them in a more accurate light.

After retrospection, it dawned on her that she could have handled the situation better.
Visual representation of "retrospection" - The process of examining past actions to learn from them or see them in a more accurate light

Often appears as...

  • in retrospection
  • retrospection proves

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Formal

Academic

noun

The act of thinking about past events.

In retrospection, I made the right decision to quit that job.
Visual representation of "retrospection" - The act of thinking about past events

Often appears as...

  • upon retrospection
  • retrospection reveals

Usage tips

Formal

noun

The process of examining past actions to learn from them or see them in a more accurate light.

After retrospection, it dawned on her that she could have handled the situation better.
Visual representation of "retrospection" - The process of examining past actions to learn from them or see them in a more accurate light

Often appears as...

  • in retrospection
  • retrospection proves

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

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Reflective Mood

Retrospection often suggests a thoughtful or contemplative state, indicating reflection on the past.

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His retrospection gave him insight into his life's journey.
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Emotional Insight

Retrospection may convey regret, nostalgia or satisfaction, depending on the context of the past events.

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Retrospection filled her with a sweet sense of nostalgia.
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Personal Growth

Retrospection is often used when someone reflects to understand and grow from past experiences.

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Through retrospection, he became aware of his past mistakes.
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Reflective Mood

Retrospection often suggests a thoughtful or contemplative state, indicating reflection on the past.

Illustration for Reflective Mood
His retrospection gave him insight into his life's journey.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Insight

Retrospection may convey regret, nostalgia or satisfaction, depending on the context of the past events.

Illustration for Emotional Insight
Retrospection filled her with a sweet sense of nostalgia.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Growth

Retrospection is often used when someone reflects to understand and grow from past experiences.

Illustration for Personal Growth
Through retrospection, he became aware of his past mistakes.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Reflective Mood

Retrospection often suggests a thoughtful or contemplative state, indicating reflection on the past.

Illustration for Reflective Mood
His retrospection gave him insight into his life's journey.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Insight

Retrospection may convey regret, nostalgia or satisfaction, depending on the context of the past events.

Illustration for Emotional Insight
Retrospection filled her with a sweet sense of nostalgia.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Growth

Retrospection is often used when someone reflects to understand and grow from past experiences.

Illustration for Personal Growth
Through retrospection, he became aware of his past mistakes.
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Quote examples

Mahavira

If one undertakes retrospection of the day's events, one must do it regularly at the appointed hour, not fitfully, not doing it today, neglecting to do it tomorrow and the day after and then taking it up again on the fourth day. Such irregular practice is not conducive to the confirmation of the habit of retrospection.
Portrait of Mahavira

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Diana Quick

English Actress

My father was a very warm, gregarious, sociable person who had many interests. He lived his life very much in the present, full of activities and the next project. He had many hobbies. He was not given to retrospection.
Portrait of Diana Quick

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Anais Nin

American Author

We write to taste life twice: in the moment and in retrospection.
Portrait of Anais Nin

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Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

German Poet

Man is a creative retrospection of nature upon itself.
Portrait of Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

Quote examples

Mahavira

If one undertakes retrospection of the day's events, one must do it regularly at the appointed hour, not fitfully, not doing it today, neglecting to do it tomorrow and the day after and then taking it up again on the fourth day. Such irregular practice is not conducive to the confirmation of the habit of retrospection.
Portrait of Mahavira

Quote examples

Diana Quick

English Actress

My father was a very warm, gregarious, sociable person who had many interests. He lived his life very much in the present, full of activities and the next project. He had many hobbies. He was not given to retrospection.
Portrait of Diana Quick

Quote examples

Anais Nin

American Author

We write to taste life twice: in the moment and in retrospection.
Portrait of Anais Nin

Quote examples

Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

German Poet

Man is a creative retrospection of nature upon itself.
Portrait of Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel
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