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retro

UK/ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ/ US/ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

adjective

1.

affecting things past

  • “retroactive tax increase”
  • “an ex-post-facto law”
  • “retro pay”
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Origin

Borrowed from French rétro, ultimately from Latin retro.

Phrases

  • retro future
  • retro running

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