retcon

[网络] 追溯；连贯性重设；追溯衔接

发音

UK /ˈɹɛtˌkɒn/
其它

词形变化

retcons 复数 retcons retconned retconning retcons 三单 retconning 现在分词 retconned 过去式 retconned 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A fictional setting in which a new storyline explains or changes a previous event or attaches a new significance to it.

v.
  1. 1.

    To employ such a device.

    吃书

    Retroactive continuity (aka retconning), would reveal that Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch are also Magneto's children, showing that this was a guy who was really committed to his cause

    Luthor appeared a handful of times, Gary "retconned" the Toyman and created Terra-Man, and Superman would get a worthy opponent whenever Len Wein did a fill-in.

词源

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.

来源：wiktionary