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Webster 1913 Edition

Retroaction

Reˊtro-ac′tion

,

Noun.

[Cf. F.

rétroaction

.]

1.

Action returned, or action backward.

2.

Operation on something past or preceding.

Webster 1828 Edition

Retroaction

RETROAC'TION

,

Noun.

[L. retro, backward, and action.]

1.

Action returned, or action backwards.

2.

Operation on something past or preceding.