RETROACTION

Etymology

Noun

retroaction (countable and uncountable, plural retroactions)

Any action that has an influence due to a past event

An opposing action; a reaction

Source: Wiktionary


Re`tro*ac"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. rétroaction.]

1. Action returned, or action backward.

2. Operation on something past or preceding.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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