How to Pronounce "retroactive"
word
ˌɹɛtɹoʊˈæktɪv
ret-ro-AK-tiv
ɹˌɛtɹəʊˈæktɪv
ret-roh-AK-tiv
Definition
When something (like a law or rule) is retroactive, it affects things that happened in the past, not just after it was created.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹɛtɹoʊˈæktɪv
British English
ɹˌɛtɹəʊˈæktɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ret-ro-AK-tiv
UK
ret-roh-AK-tiv
Listen in Context
The company gave employees a retroactive pay raise from January.
The new tax law is retroactive to last year.
He received retroactive benefits after the court decision.
Is this insurance policy retroactive, or does it only cover future incidents?