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Definition of Retroaction
1. n. Action returned, or action backward.
Definition of Retroaction
1. Noun. Any action that has an influence due to a past event ¹
2. Noun. An opposing action; a reaction ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Retroaction
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Retroaction
Literary usage of Retroaction
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. American Men of Science: A Biographical Directory by Jaques Cattell, Jaques Cattell Press (1921)
"Ass. Educational psychology; transfer of training and retroaction; methods of
studying. Webb, Walter Loring, 31 Runnymede Ave, Lans- downe, Pa. ..."
2. Delsarte System of Oratory: Including the Complete Works of M. L'abbe by Delaumosne, Angélique Arnaud, François Delsarte (1887)
"Priority, retroaction, the opposition of agents, unity, stability and rhythm.
The Priority of Gesture to Speech. Gesture must always precede speech. ..."
3. Pittsburgh Reports by Boyd Crumrine (1872)
"... and control devises and descents, and limit the effect and operation of last
wills by general laws that are not chargeable with the vice of retroaction. ..."
4. Policyholders Digest of American Life Insurance (1917)
"... time a still more general extension of the principles of retroaction, but it
will not be until middle of 1917 that a definite announcement can be made. ..."
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