songbirdrachel songbirdrachel 10-04-2018 English contestada Review the definition. The root spect means "to see." Which best identifies the prefix and explains how it affects meaning in the word retrospect? The prefix is retro- and it suggests that one is looking ahead. The prefix is retro- and it suggests that one has the ability to predict the future. The prefix is retro- and it suggests that one lacks focus and direction. The prefix is retro- and it suggests that one is looking back.