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Definition of retrodictive in English:

retrodictive

Pronunciation /ˌrɛtrə(ʊ)ˈdɪktɪv/

adjective

  • That has the character, quality, or function of retrodicting an earlier action or event.

Origin

Late 19th century. From retro- + -dictive, after retrodiction.