Retroactively

/ˌɹɛtɹoʊˈæktɪvli/

Scrabble:21 ptsWWF:23 pts13 letters
Definition of Retroactively

adverb

  1. Done after the fact; applying to events that have previously transpired.

    "The new legislature passed a resolution retroactively legalizing the actions of the revolutionaries that brought them to power."

Anagrams of Retroactively

No exact anagrams found for "retroactively". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Retroactively"

Retroactively is a 13-letter word that scores 21 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Retroactively" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "retroactively" is a high-scoring word.