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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesretrospectivo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: hɛtɾospekˈtivu
"Uma visão retrospectiva nem sempre resolve problemas modernos."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or focusing on the past; considering previous events or traditional methods rather than looking toward the future.
"The company's backward-looking management style failed to adapt to modern digital trends." - 2
In financial or legal contexts, evaluating past performance or historical data rather than projections.
"A backward-looking analysis of earnings can sometimes miss emerging market risks."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Formed as a compound adjective from the adverb 'backward' (derived from Middle English 'bakward', combining 'back' and the suffix '-ward') and the present participle of 'look' (from Old English 'lócian'). The term emerged in the late 19th century to describe policies, perspectives, or individuals focused on past traditions, conditions, or history rather than future innovation.
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rétrospectif
Transliteration: ʁetʁospektif
"Cette approche politique est trop rétrospective."
rückwärtsgewandt
Transliteration: ʁʏkˌvɛʁtsɡəˈvant
"Die Partei verfolgt eine rückwärtsgewandte Politik."
retrospettivo
Transliteration: retrospettivo
"È un punto di vista molto retrospettivo."
retrospectivo
Transliteration: retrospectivo
"Su análisis económico fue completamente retrospectivo."
retrospectivo
Transliteration: hɛtɾospekˈtivu
"Uma visão retrospectiva nem sempre resolve problemas modernos."
अतीत-उन्मुख
Transliteration: ateet-unmukh
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसकी नीतियाँ बहुत अतीत-उन्मुख थीं।"
回顾性的
Transliteration: huí gù xìng de
Script: 中文汉字
"这是一个相对回顾性的发展战略。"
회고적인
Transliteration: hoegojeogin
Script: 한국어 한글
"그 조직은 너무 회고적인 태도를 취하고 있다."
回顧的な
Transliteration: kaikokuteki na
Script: 日本語
"その企業の方針は非常に回顧的である。"
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