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retrovision

retrovision

9.9
To see events from long ago
  • noun
  • /ˌrɛtrəˈvɪʒən/
translation icon : retrovisión
  • Through retrovision, the psychic claimed to witness scenes from ancient civilizations.

Examples

  • Some people claim to have experienced retrovision during meditation.

  • Some science fiction novels feature characters who possess the power of retrovision.

  • The concept of retrovision fascinates those interested in time travel and historical mysteries.

  • Many believe in retrovision as a way to connect with history.

  • The psychic described her ability to use retrovision to visualize events from centuries ago.

  • Many enthusiasts of paranormal phenomena are drawn to the idea of retrovision and its implications for understanding history.

  • The researcher proposed that retrovision might be an important aspect of studying past cultures.

Synonyms

retrocognition
vsretrovision
1 9.9

A claimed power to know past events by psychic means

focuses on visually seeing past events rather than general knowledge gain
memory image
vsretrovision
1 5.3

A picture you remember from a past event

is an alleged paranormal visualisation of distant past events rather than ordinary recall

Surface Forms

retrovision singular
retrovisions plural

Morphology

retrovision = vision (transparent) = retro + vision

The meaning 'seeing the past' follows directly from 'retro' (back/past) + 'vision' (seeing), a straightforward productive prefixation.

Etymology

Retrovision combines retro ('back') and vision ('seeing'), so it means 'seeing backward'. That's why retrovision refers to the idea of seeing or imagining events from the distant past.