retroactively
Definitions
Adverb
- After the fact
Fragment
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "retroactively".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | retroactively | 5 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "retroactively".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | proportionately | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | ridiculously | 5 | 2 |
| 3 | preliminarily | 6 | 0 |
| 4 | recognizably | 5 | 0 |
| 5 | regulatingly | 5 | 0 |
| 6 | transparently | 4 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "retroactively".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | relatively | 4 | 85 |
| 2 | respectively | 4 | 31 |
| 3 | actively | 3 | 12 |
| 4 | restorative | 4 | 8 |
| 5 | restrictive | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | creatively | 4 | 3 |
| 7 | retracted | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | attractively | 4 | 1 |
| 9 | refractive | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | retrospective | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | prerogative | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | reproductive | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | protectively | 4 | 1 |
| 14 | retroactive | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | retrospectively | 5 | 0 |
| 16 | retroactivity | 6 | 0 |
| 17 | proactively | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | reactive | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | proactive | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | productively | 4 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "retroactively" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "retroactively" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "retroactively" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "retroactively".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 6
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Court May Not Retroactively Rewrite Statute to Apply to Same-Sex Couple’s Parental Rights Dispute
Apr 28, 2026 Court News Ohio (.gov)
Apr 28, 2026 Court News Ohio (.gov)
Government decides to not appeal CIT ruling on retroactive solar panel tariffs
Feb 5, 2026 Solar Power World
Feb 5, 2026 Solar Power World
Illinois’ Damages Limitation for Biometric Privacy Violations Applies Retroactively
Apr 6, 2026 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Apr 6, 2026 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Thousands of letters said sent to ministry opposing move to retroactively legalize homes built on Galilee grazing land
Mar 29, 2026 The Times of Israel
Mar 29, 2026 The Times of Israel
Positive, But Not Negative, Emotion Retroactively Enhances Memory via Neural Reactivation
Mar 4, 2026 Journal of Neuroscience
Mar 4, 2026 Journal of Neuroscience