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retrospective

intermediateB2

/ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪv/ · ret-ro-spec-tive

Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.

ماضی کی صورت حال یا واقعات پر نظر ڈالنے یا ان سے متعلق۔

ماضی نگاہ

mazi nigah

Formal: ماضی نگاہی

Synonyms

reflectivehistoricalreminiscentعطفیغور حوضترکیبی

Antonyms

prospectiveforward-lookingfutureمستقبلآگے کانئی

Common Collocations

  • retrospective analysis
  • retrospective study
  • retrospective exhibition

Example Sentences

The retrospective exhibit showcased the artist's evolution over the decades.

ماضی نگاہ کی نمائش نے دہائیوں کے دوران فنکار کی ترقی کو پیش کیا۔

mazi nigah ki numaish ne dahaiyon ke doran fankar ki taraqqi ko pesh kiya.

Her retrospective view of the company's decisions helped identify past mistakes.

کمپنی کے فیصلوں پر اس کی ماضی نگاہی نے پچھلی غلطیوں کی نشاندہی میں مدد کی۔

company ke faislon par is ki mazi nigahi ne pichhli ghaltiyon ki nishandahi mein madad ki.

The book provides a retrospective look at the historical events that shaped the nation.

کتاب قومی شکل میں آنے والے تاریخی واقعات پر ماضی نگاہی فراہم کرتی ہے۔

kitaab qaumi shakal mein aane wale tareekhi waqaat par mazi nigahi faraham karti hai.

Easily Confused With

prospective:Prospective refers to looking forward or considering future possibilities, whereas retrospective looks back at past events.

Word Family

retrospect
nounماضی نگاہی
retrospectively
adverbماضی کا لحاظ کرتے ہوئے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Retrospective: Think 'retro' for looking back in time.

Imagine an artist's studio filled with past artworks, reflecting their journey.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تھوڑا سا پیچھے مڑ کر دیکھنا بھی بہت ضروری ہے، آپ کی مہربانیوں کی تہوں کو جانچنے کی مثال ہے۔

Thoda sa peeche mud kar dekhna bhi bohat zaroori hai, aap ki mehrboniyon ki tahon ko jaanchnay ki misaal hai.

Looking back just a little is very important; it is an example of examining the layers of your kindness.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پرانا سوٹ جاڑے میں یاد آتا ہے

Purana suit jaade mein yaad aata hai

An old coat is remembered in winter.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "retrospectivus" — looking back

First known use: 19th century

The term 'retrospective' has been used since the early 19th century, rooted in the Latin for looking back. It originally referred to art exhibits that display works retrospective of an artist's career.