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:
Kansas revoked 1,700 transgender drivers’ licenses. Some are leaving the state.
Mar 11, 2026 NBC News
Mar 11, 2026 NBC News
State Dept retroactively promotes hundreds of Foreign Service officers after rewriting criteria
Dec 12, 2025 Federal News Network
Dec 12, 2025 Federal News Network
Nature society calls to freeze ‘land grab’ retroactively legalizing Galilee farm buildings
Mar 9, 2026 The Times of Israel
Mar 9, 2026 The Times of Israel
Rep. Carter Introduces Bill to Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage and Retain Current Rates for Policyholders Impacted by Republican Shutdown
Nov 5, 2025 Representative Troy Carter | (.gov)
Nov 5, 2025 Representative Troy Carter | (.gov)
Ban on police searches based on cannabis smell is not retroactive, MD Supreme Court rules
Mar 4, 2026 Maryland Daily Record
Mar 4, 2026 Maryland Daily Record