retrospectivelyadv.

Brit.

/ˌrɛtrə(ʊ)ˈspɛktᵻvli/, U.S.

/ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktᵻvli/

Forms: see retrospective adj. and -ly suffix².

Origin: Apparently a borrowing from Latin, combined with English elements. Etymons: Latin retrospect- , retrospicere , -ive suffix, -ly suffix².

Etymology: Apparently < post-classical Latin retrospect-, past participial stem of retrospicere to look back (see retrospect v.) + -ive suffix + -ly suffix². Compare later retrospective adj.

1. With or by consideration of past events; with hindsight.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > memory > retrospection, reminiscence > [adverb]

retrospectively1601

1601 W. Fulbecke Parallele or Conf. Law i. 6 Retrospectiuely measure the space of former times, & the whole compasse of yeares.

1632 W. Lithgow Totall Disc. Trav. iii. 117 Which former times if a man would retrospectiuely measure, he might easily find [etc.].

1789 A. M. Bennett Agnes de-Courci I. xvii. 177 Another day passed at Bell-Vue, retrospectively delightful.

1791 Philos. Trans. 1790 (Royal Soc.) 80 569 The supposed conjunction was, at a later period, sought for as an epoch, and calculated retrospectively.

1848 C. Dickens Haunted Man i. 21 ‘May-be as high as that, no higher,’ said the old man, holding out his hand.., and looking retrospectively at his questioner.

1868 E. Edwards Life Sir W. Ralegh I. xxi. 462 The briefest narrative will need to begin somewhat retrospectively.

1932 Geogr. Rev. 22 624 The dates..assigned for the beginning of the three earliest Chinese dynasties were calculated retrospectively.

1987 M. Wesley Not that Sort of Girl (1988) xix. 106 He wished retrospectively that he had taken more advantage of his marital rights while on leave.

1995 Daily Tel. 23 Feb. 15/3 My initial reaction was that Pret a Porter was an hour too long... Retrospectively, it seemed better.

2. Chiefly Law. With retrospective effect or force; retroactively.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > memory > retrospection, reminiscence > [adverb] > with retrospective effect

retrospectively1766

1766 D. Barrington Observ. Statutes (ed. 2) 78 This statute, therefore, retrospectively declares, he shall not be entitled to such privilege.

1791 H. Macleod Casus Principis p. xvi The supreme jurisdiction of Peers, can extend only to things present and future; but, not retrospectively, to things past.

1801 Asiatic Ann. Reg. 1800 Proc. E. India House 92/1 It is given (as in justice it ought to be) retrospectively.

1838 W. Bell Dict. Law Scotl. 382 An ex post facto law, is a law which operates retrospectively.

1885 Law Times 78 242/1 It makes the Act to operate retrospectively.

1905 A. D. Innes Eng. under Tudors viii. 126 The essentially un-English practice of poisoning was retrospectively classified as high treason, and the criminal sentenced to death.

1978 P. Sutcliffe Oxf. Univ. Press v. i. 172 By the time the delegates retrospectively approved publication.., it was in its seventh impression.

1990 Pen Internat. 40 ii. 125 The others have been sentenced retrospectively (for acts which were not illegal at the time of being committed).

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	retrospectively
释义	retrospectivelyadv. Brit. /ˌrɛtrə(ʊ)ˈspɛktᵻvli/, U.S. /ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktᵻvli/ Forms: see retrospective adj. and -ly suffix². Origin: Apparently a borrowing from Latin, combined with English elements. Etymons: Latin retrospect- , retrospicere , -ive suffix, -ly suffix². Etymology: Apparently < post-classical Latin retrospect-, past participial stem of retrospicere to look back (see retrospect v.) + -ive suffix + -ly suffix². Compare later retrospective adj. 1. With or by consideration of past events; with hindsight. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > memory > retrospection, reminiscence > [adverb] retrospectively1601 1601 W. Fulbecke Parallele or Conf. Law i. 6 Retrospectiuely measure the space of former times, & the whole compasse of yeares. 1632 W. Lithgow Totall Disc. Trav. iii. 117 Which former times if a man would retrospectiuely measure, he might easily find [etc.]. 1789 A. M. Bennett Agnes de-Courci I. xvii. 177 Another day passed at Bell-Vue, retrospectively delightful. 1791 Philos. Trans. 1790 (Royal Soc.) 80 569 The supposed conjunction was, at a later period, sought for as an epoch, and calculated retrospectively. 1848 C. Dickens Haunted Man i. 21 ‘May-be as high as that, no higher,’ said the old man, holding out his hand.., and looking retrospectively at his questioner. 1868 E. Edwards Life Sir W. Ralegh I. xxi. 462 The briefest narrative will need to begin somewhat retrospectively. 1932 Geogr. Rev. 22 624 The dates..assigned for the beginning of the three earliest Chinese dynasties were calculated retrospectively. 1987 M. Wesley Not that Sort of Girl (1988) xix. 106 He wished retrospectively that he had taken more advantage of his marital rights while on leave. 1995 Daily Tel. 23 Feb. 15/3 My initial reaction was that Pret a Porter was an hour too long... Retrospectively, it seemed better. 2. Chiefly Law. With retrospective effect or force; retroactively. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > memory > retrospection, reminiscence > [adverb] > with retrospective effect retrospectively1766 1766 D. Barrington Observ. Statutes (ed. 2) 78 This statute, therefore, retrospectively declares, he shall not be entitled to such privilege. 1791 H. Macleod Casus Principis p. xvi The supreme jurisdiction of Peers, can extend only to things present and future; but, not retrospectively, to things past. 1801 Asiatic Ann. Reg. 1800 Proc. E. India House 92/1 It is given (as in justice it ought to be) retrospectively. 1838 W. Bell Dict. Law Scotl. 382 An ex post facto law, is a law which operates retrospectively. 1885 Law Times 78 242/1 It makes the Act to operate retrospectively. 1905 A. D. Innes Eng. under Tudors viii. 126 The essentially un-English practice of poisoning was retrospectively classified as high treason, and the criminal sentenced to death. 1978 P. Sutcliffe Oxf. Univ. Press v. i. 172 By the time the delegates retrospectively approved publication.., it was in its seventh impression. 1990 Pen Internat. 40 ii. 125 The others have been sentenced retrospectively (for acts which were not illegal at the time of being committed). This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adv.1601
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