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retroaction
noun ret·ro·ac·tion \ˌre-trō-ˈak-shən\
Definition of RETROACTION
1
[retroactive] : retroactive operation (as of a law or tax)
2
[retro- + action] : a reciprocal action : reaction
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First Known Use of RETROACTION
circa 1738
Rhymes with RETROACTION
abreaction, benefaction, chain reaction, common fraction, complex fraction, counteraction, dark reaction, direct action, interaction, liquefaction, malefaction, overaction, petrifaction, police action, proper fraction, putrefaction, rarefaction, satisfaction, simple fraction, single-action, stupefaction, tumefaction
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