backwardness
English
noun
Definitions
- The state of being backward.
- reluctance.
Etymology
Suffix from English backward.
Origin
English
backward
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- back English
- backward English
- backwardation English
- backwardly English
- backwards English
- bakwarde Middle English