retrospective

ret·ro·spec·tive

adj \-ˈspek-tiv\

Definition of RETROSPECTIVE

1

a : of, relating to, or given to introspection b : relating to or being a study (as of a disease) that starts with the present condition of a population of individuals and collects data about their past history to explain their present condition—compare prospective

2

: based on memory

—ret·ro·spec·tive·ly adverb