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English
Etymology
First attested in 1610. From French rétroactif
Pronunciation
Adjective
retroactive (not comparable)
- Extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions
Derived terms
Translations
extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions
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