RETROSPECTIONS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word retrospections. (close relations)
Definition of RETROSPECTIONS
Best Alternative Words for RETROSPECTIONS
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| introspection | nounn | |||||||
noun • the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct | ||||||||
| recollection | nounn | |||||||
noun • the ability to recall past occurrences • the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort) • something recalled to the mind | ||||||||
| reflection | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface • expression without words • a likeness in which left and right are reversed • the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) • (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed • a remark expressing careful consideration • the ability to reflect beams or rays | ||||||||
| reminiscence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mental impression retained and recalled from the past • the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort) | ||||||||
| review | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a new appraisal or evaluation • an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) • a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment • (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data • a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians • a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art • a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion • (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court) • practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory • a formal or official examination verb • look at again; examine again • appraise critically • hold a review (of troops) • refresh one's memory • look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember | ||||||||
| memories | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that is remembered • the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered • the power of retaining and recalling past experience • an electronic memory device • the area of cognitive psychology that studies memory processes | ||||||||
| reminiscences | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mental impression retained and recalled from the past • the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort) | ||||||||
