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- pronunciation:
- re
tro
aek
tihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances.
Fortunately, her pay raise is retroactive, and she'll receive additional money starting from last January. |
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derivation: |
retroactively (adv.) |
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