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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

retroactively

/ˌrɛtrəˈæktɪvli/ adverb · British & US
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What does retroactively mean?

adverb

Used to describe an action or decision that is taken after an event has occurred, often in order to correct a previous mistake or to provide a new perspective on a situation.

Example

"The company decided to retroactively apply the new policy to all employees who had been affected by the previous one."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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