English noun: retrospection | |||
1. | retrospection (communication) reference to things past | ||
Samples | The story begins with no introductory retrospections. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | mention, reference | ||
2. | retrospection (cognition) memory for experiences that are past | ||
Samples | Some psychologists tried to contrast retrospection and introspection. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | memory, remembering | ||