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retroactive vs retro

retro vs retroactive

retroactive is not a noun while retro is a noun.

retroactive and retro both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retroactive No Yes No No
retro Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, retroactive and retro are synonyms defined as:
  • retroactive and retro: affecting things past
Other synonyms of retroactive include ex post facto.
retroactive (noun) retro (noun)
a fashion reminiscent of the past
retroactive (adjective) retro (adjective)
descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on the effects of events or stimuli or process that occurred previously affecting things past
affecting things past
Difference between retroactive and retro

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