retrospective
intermediateB2/ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪv/ · ret-ro-spec-tive
Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.
Meanings
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
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Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.