Retconning

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛtkɒnɪŋ/

Definitions of retconning

verb to revise (an aspect of a fictional work) retrospectively, typically by introducing a piece of new information that imposes a different interpretation on previously described events

Example Sentences

A1 I am retconning the story to make the plot more interesting.

A2 The author is retconning the character's backstory to fit the new narrative.

B1 The movie studio is retconning the timeline of the franchise to introduce new characters.

B2 The retconning of the protagonist's motivations added depth to the story.

C1 The retconning of historical events in the novel created a unique alternate reality.

C2 The retconning of the original series changed the entire mythology of the fictional universe.

Examples of retconning in a Sentence

formal The practice of retconning is often used in literature to alter previously established storylines.

informal I heard they're retconning the ending of that TV show we used to watch.

slang They're retconning the whole backstory of that character, it's crazy!

figurative Sometimes in life, we wish we could retcon our past decisions and start fresh.

Grammatical Forms of retconning

past tense

retconned

plural

retconning

comparative

more retconned

superlative

most retconned

present tense

retcon

future tense

will retcon

perfect tense

have retconned

continuous tense

is retconning

singular

retcon

positive degree

retconning

infinitive

to retcon

gerund

retconning

participle

retconned

Origin and Evolution of retconning

First Known Use: 1963 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'retconning' is a blend of 'retroactive' and 'continuity' and originated in the comic book industry.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe changes made to a fictional universe's history to resolve inconsistencies, the term 'retconning' has since been adopted in various other media and contexts to refer to any alteration of previously established facts or events.