backward

English

/ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/, /ˈbækwɚd/

adj
Definitions
  • (of motion) In the direction towards the back.
  • (of motion) In the direction reverse of normal.
  • Reluctant or unable to advance.
  • Of a culture: undeveloped or unsophisticated.
  • Outdated.
  • (cricket) On that part of the field behind the batsman's popping crease.
  • (cricket) Further behind the batsman's popping crease than something else.
  • (obsolete) Unwilling; averse; reluctant.
  • Slow to apprehend; having difficulties in learning.
  • Late or behindhand.
  • (obsolete) Already past or gone; bygone.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bakwarde affix from English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

後, 背

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