Backward Synonyms & Definitions

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• BackwardDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Already past or gone; bygone.
2. (a.) Directed to the back or rear; as, backward glances.
3. (a.) Unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; loath.
4. (v. i.) To keep back; to hinder.
5. (a.) Late or behindhand; as, a backward season.
6. (a.) Not advanced in civilization; undeveloped; as, the country or region is in a backward state.
7. (adv.) Alt. of Backwards
8. (n.) The state behind or past.
9. (a.) Not well advanced in learning; not quick of apprehension; dull; inapt; as, a backward child.

• BackwardnessDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) The state of being backward.

• BackwardationDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) The sellers postponement of delivery of stock or shares, with the consent of the buyer, upon payment of a premium to the latter; -- also, the premium so paid. See Contango.