retcon

名词 n. 动词 v.
中文释义
英 /ˈɹɛtˌkɒn/   

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A fictional setting in which a new storyline explains or changes a previous event or attaches a new significance to it.
    — TLC: What do you say to the Legion fans who have become disenfranchised with the series due to its various retcons and reboots?
动词 v.
  1. To employ such a device.
    — While ‘retconning' the scripts, I came up with a number of theories that throw new light on the Doctor, his past, and various other elements[…]

词形变化

retcons plural retcons present,singular,third-person retconning participle,present retconned participle,past retconned past

词源

词源 1
A blend of retroactive + continuity. The term retroactive continuity was popularized by comics writer Roy Thomas, who was known for writing superhero comic books set decades in the past such as All-Star Squadron, and attributes it to an anonymous source.
词源 2
A blend of retroactive + continuity. The term retroactive continuity was popularized by comics writer Roy Thomas, who was known for writing superhero comic books set decades in the past such as All-Star Squadron, and attributes it to an anonymous source.
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