Rückwirkend Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Rückwirkend" is mainly used as adjective meaning "retroactive", "retrospectively" or "retroactively". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "rückwirkend"

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Meanings of "rückwirkend" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Having retroactive effect"

"Rückwirkend", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Gehaltserhöhung ist rückwirkend ab Januar.The salary increase is retroactive from January.
  2. Das Gesetz tritt rückwirkend in Kraft.The law comes into force retroactively.
  3. Die Änderungen gelten rückwirkend für das gesamte Jahr.The changes apply retroactively for the entire year.

2.) "Applying to a past period"

"Rückwirkend", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Regelung wurde rückwirkend geändert.The regulation was changed retroactively.
  2. Er hat die Entscheidung rückwirkend getroffen.He made the decision retroactively.
  3. Die Steuer wird rückwirkend erhoben.The tax is levied retroactively.
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