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RETROACTIVELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does retroactively mean?
• RETROACTIVELY (adverb)
The adverb RETROACTIVELY has 1 sense:
1. after the fact
Familiarity information: RETROACTIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
After the fact
Context example:
he will get paid retroactively
Pertainym:
retroactive (affecting things past)
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