retroactivity
The state or characteristic of being retroactiveThe state or characteristic of being retroactive.
US/ɹˌɛtɹoʊæktˈɪvɪti/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The state or characteristic of being retroactive.
(uncountable, usually)The application of a law to events that took place before it was made.
Forms
plural: retroactivities| Singular | retroactivity |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivednonretroactivity
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable