rettive
ret
ˌrɛt
ret
tive
tɪv
tiv
British pronunciation
/ɹˌɛtɹə‍ʊˈæktɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "retroactive"in English

retroactive
01

applied or taken effect from a past date or event

retroactive definition and meaning
example
Examples
The new tax law is retroactive to the beginning of the year.
Employees received a retroactive salary increase for the past six months.
02

affecting things past

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