Definition Synonyms
Definition of retro - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
fashionrelated to styles or trends from the past
- She loves wearing retro dresses from the 1950s.
2.
policyTECH. having an effect on past eventsTECH.
- The retro law changed how past cases were judged.
Noun
1.
fashionstyle or fashion from the recent past
- She loves collecting items that are considered retro..
2.
spaceTECH. abbreviation of retrorocketTECH.
- The spacecraft used a retro to slow down.
Abbreviation
abr: retrospectivelooking back at past events or experiences
- The study used a retro approach to analyze data.
Images of retro
abbreviation of retrorocket
Expressions with retro
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having an effect on past events or actions
The new law is retro-operative, affecting past contracts.
located behind the eye socket
The patient experienced retro-orbital pain.
Origin of retro
Latin, retro (backwards)
Terms with retro included in their meaning
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retro future
design style combining historical elements with anachronistic technological features
retro cool
cool, neat, or fashionable in a retro way
retro routine
dance move involving jerky arm and leg movements
retro
music style from the 1950s and 1960s creating an exotic feel
retro style
font style mimicking old typewriter text
appearance
appear old-fashioned or retro
retro clothing
sailor's trousers with flared hems
retro music
music made to sound like old video game consoles
music
genre of electronic music with retro influences
Examples of retro in a sentence
The cafe has a retro vibe with vintage decor. The retro policy affected previous tax filings. Retro regulations altered the outcomes of old contracts. The store specializes in retro from the 80s. Retro is making a big comeback in fashion. The engineers checked the retro before launch.
A malfunction in the retro could jeopardize the mission. They conducted a retro review of the project. A retro analysis revealed past mistakes.
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- French:rétro, vintage, ...
- German:retro, Retro, ...
- Italian:retrò, retrorazzo, ...
- Spanish:retro, de época, ...
- Portuguese:retrô, vintage, ...
- Chinese:复古的, 复古风格, ...
- Japanese:レトロな, レトロ, ...
- Arabic:كِلاسيكيّ, ريترو, ...
- Hebrew:רֶטְרוֹ, רֶטְרוֹאַקְטִיבִי, ...
- Russian:ретро, стиль ретро, ...
- Ukrainian:ретро, ретроактивний, ...
- Hindi:रेट्रो, पुरानी शैली, ...
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