retroaction en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re- Latin retrōder. English retro- Old French aucionbor. Middle English accioun English action English retroaction From retro- + action.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any action that has an influence due to a past event
- (countable, uncountable) An opposing action; a reaction
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| retroactions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
fr rétroaction (action with an influence due to a past event) · it retroazione (opposing reaction) · ga aisghníomhú (action with an influence due to a past event) · it retroazione (action with an influence due to a past event)