Backwardness
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backwardness is a noun meaning The state of being backward.
Meaning
The state of being backward.
More Meanings
- Reluctance.
Word Forms
- backwardnesses
Synonyms for backwardness
Depending on context, synonyms include retardation, slowness, subnormality.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slowness, subnormality, retardation, behind, retrograde, retrogressive.
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