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Definition of retroactiveness

retroactiveness

/ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪvnəs/
ret · ro · ac · tive · ness
Adverb:retroactively
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Adjective:retroactive
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retroactiveness Lexical Profile

retroactiveness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of taking effect from a date in the past or applying to past events and transactions.

Example

"The legal team debated the retroactiveness of the new tax regulation before filing the appeal."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In formal legal and administrative writing, 'retroactivity' is strongly preferred over 'retroactiveness'.

• Rhymes for retroactiveness

• Nearby Words

retro
retroactive
retroactively
retroactiveness
retrofit
retrograde
retrogress

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Retroactiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/retroactiveness
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