retroactive
Pronunciation
/ˌɹɛtɹoʊˈæktɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "retroactive"in English

retroactive
01

applied or taken effect from a past date or event

retroactive definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The new tax law is retroactive to the beginning of the year.
02

affecting things past

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