retro-
Prefix meaning backward
Retro- is a prefix meaning backward, back, or behind.
A retrograde motion moves backward.
To retrofit is to add components to something already built.
Retroactive laws apply to past events.
In anatomy, retro- indicates position behind: retroperitoneal means behind the peritoneum.
The prefix also implies looking back in time: retrospective, retrocession.
Return of ceded territory
- retrodictInfer past from present
- retronymName distinguishing the original
- retrocedeReturn previously taken territory
- retroversionBackward displacement of organ
retrocession
Return of ceded territory
retrocede
Return previously taken territory
- retroperitonealBehind the abdominal membrane
retro-pro-
Prefix meaning in favor
ante- · prospective · neo- · forward-looking · progressive
retro-futuristic
Suggestive of times ahead
avant-garde · cutting-edge · modern · contemporary · forward-looking
retro-prospective
Expected in the future
proactive · forward-looking · anticipatory · preemptive · ex ante
- retro gamingPlaying older video games
- retro toysOld-fashioned children's amusements
- in retrospectConsidering past events now
- retro styleImitation of past aesthetics
- retro vibesPast-era aesthetic atmosphere
- retro designIntentionally dated aesthetics
retro, retrograde, retrogress, retrogression, retrogressive, retrospect, retrospection, retrospective, retroactive