Definitions for Retro
ˈrɛ troʊretro

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. retroadjective

   a fashion reminiscent of the past

2. ex post facto, retroactive, retroadjective

   affecting things past

   "retroactive tax increase"; "an ex-post-facto law"; "retro pay"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. retronoun

   something, such as a fashion, from the past; a retro trend

2. retronoun

   a retrorocket

3. retroadjective

   of, or relating to the past, past times, or the way things were

4. retroadjective

   affecting things past; retroactive, ex post facto

5. Etymology: From rétro.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. retro

   Retro style is imitative or consciously derivative of lifestyles, trends, or art forms from history, including in music, modes, fashions, or attitudes. In popular culture, the "nostalgia cycle" is typically for the two decades that begin 20–30 years ago.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. retro

   Retro is a term that relates to, revives, or is influenced by trends, styles, fashions, or technology of the past. It's commonly used to describe objects or designs that emulate a period or fashion of the past.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. retronoun

   0.) Profiler introduction to a reference in an official letter concerning about a face of an instrument previous state. 1.) Imitative of a style, fashion, or design from the recent past. 2.) Denoting action that is directed backward or is reciprocal. 3.) Denoting location behind.

   My Retro robot is loyal to my authorization as the light and protector of my amethyst walls that secures my system.

   Etymology: Milcom Identification

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on October 20, 2023  

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How to pronounce Retro?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say Retro in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Retro in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Retro in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Retro in a Sentence

1. Claire Fallon:

   Anyone who tries to argue that 'The Bachelor' is a feminist franchise is kidding themselves, but I'd also argue that it's retro-ness is what makes it both captivating TV and a fascinating teaching tool.

2. Matt Winans:

   Adam Burbach wanted to know exactly what we did bring it back, both [ Tab and Surge ] are retro, both have cemented themselves as pop culture icons, both have that intrinsic cult following.

3. Niamh Houston:

   Chip music is music composed on old computer hardware or retro consoles, (such as) the Atari systems, the Commodores or Game Boys, you can use what's known as a tracker program to basically hack into the sound chip within these consoles and use it as if it was a synthesizer.

4. Kent Larson:

   (Transforming) solutions need to be designed as furniture to allow for retro-fitting and new construction, they also need to be effortless to be sustainable for daily life -- almost magical. Transforming your apartment should be as easy as opening a door.

5. Zachary Quinto:

   This movie has definitely a retro vibe to it, it's pretty remarkable for something like this to last for half a century and we're all really proud to be a part of it at this significant, celebratory milestone.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Retro
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Retro
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retro
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Retro