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- [bak-werd]
- /ˈbæk wərd/
- /ˈbækwədnɪs/
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- [bak-werd]
- /ˈbæk wərd/
Definitions of backwardness word
- adverb backwardness toward the back or rear. 1
- adverb backwardness with the back foremost. 1
- adverb backwardness in the reverse of the usual or right way: counting backward from 100. 1
- adverb backwardness toward the past: to look backward over one's earlier mistakes. 1
- adverb backwardness toward a less advanced state; retrogressively: Since the overthrow of the president the country has moved steadily backward. 1
- adjective backwardness directed toward the back or past. 1
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Origin of backwardness
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, backward is from the Middle English word bakwarde. See back1, -ward
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Parts of speech for Backwardness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backwardness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
backwardness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for backwardness
noun backwardness
- retardation — the act of retarding or state of being retarded.
- idiocy — utterly senseless or foolish behavior; a stupid or foolish act, statement, etc.: All this talk of zombies coming to attack us is pure idiocy.
- abnormality — An abnormality in something, especially in a person's body or behaviour, is an unusual part or feature of it that may be worrying or dangerous.
- slowness — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
- mental retardation — Usually Offensive. a developmental disorder characterized in varying degrees by a subnormal ability to learn, a substantially low IQ, and impaired social adjustment.
Antonyms for backwardness
noun backwardness
- boldness — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
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