The word you're looking for is "retroactive." Think of it like a time-traveling curse that changes the outcome of events from the past. When something is retroactively ruined, it means that a later event or new information has caused the past to be seen in a negative light. It's like finding out that the supposedly delicious cake you ate yesterday had expired ingredients, and now you retroactively realize it was a bad idea to eat it. Retroactive ruin can happen in various situations, like discovering a flaw in a scientific study that invalidates its findings, or learning new information that tarnishes the reputation of a historical figure. It's an interesting concept because it reminds us that our perception of the past can change based on what we know now. So, next time something gets ruined in the "time-travel" of your mind, you'll have the word "retroactive" to describe it. Do you want to learn more about language quirks or explore vocabulary?
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