Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

retrospectivity

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ret-ro-spec-tiv-i-ty
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

6

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The effect of being retrospective or retroactive.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"it must be pointed out that the distinction between retroactivity and retrospectivity, while describing a real difference in the verbal form in which retrospective law is expressed, lacks normative and practical significance."

Etymology

From retrospective + -ity.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does retrospectivity mean?: The effect of being retrospective or retroactive.
Where does retrospectivity come from?: From retrospective + -ity.

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