In retrospect, he set his sights too much on a specific date on the calendar. This sentence uses the word retrospect correctly because retrospect means self-reflecting.
Retrospect for Life was created in 1996.
Farcical is an adjective meaning ludicrous, absurd, ridiculous, being like a farce. Example sentences: The playwright's farcical comedy had the audience laughing hysterically. In retrospect, the mishaps of the day seemed farcical.
Charles had good grades going into the final, but in retrospect it was easy to tell that he had never actually done his own homework. In retrospect, carrying the alligators by hand was not the best plan.
When you use the word movementary, you know you are a stooge, so in retrospect, you should not be using the word. :)
Prospect
"Retrospect of famous books published in the past year."
Looking back on my decision to quit my job, I realize in retrospect that I may have acted too hastily without considering all the consequences.
"Retrospect of famous books published in the past year."
In retrospection, I realized that I should have studied more for the exam.
Charles had good grades going into the final, but in retrospect it was easy to tell that he had never actually done his own homework.In retrospect, carrying the alligators by hand was not the best plan.I typed the answer to this question but, in retrospect I consider it better that you look up the word yourself.In retrospect, marrying my first husband was NOT such a good idea.
Technically, you could use retrospect as a verb, but it is not good usage. It would be better to say "I remember."
In retrospect, the plan to build a treehouse in a bush was doomed to fail.
Most people loved the retrospective that showed the band's greatest hits.A retrospective analysis showed that the company had been overstating their revenue.
You use retrospect when referring to previous/past experiences whilst you use hindsight when referring to a previous event which you wished you've done differently.
"The joys of childhood only seem ephemeral in retrospect." "Large gains in stock prices are often ephemeral." "The lives of most insects are ephemeral, so the exceptions are more remarkable."
When it is spelled that way: "advise" (ad-VIZE), it is always a verb. The noun spelling is "advice" (ad-VICE). To use both n a sentence: "He agreed to advise me on dealing with the natives, and in retrospect, he gave me good advice."
In Retrospect was created on 1982-04-23.