Backwardness Meaning
/bˈækwərdnəs/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being backward.
nounReluctance.
Sentence Examples
The backwardness of that country is well known.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The region's economic ____ stems from a lack of modern infrastructure and education.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The region struggled with economic ____ for many long and hard years.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English backward Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English backwardness From backward + -ness.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The region's economic ____ stems from a lack of modern infrastructure and education.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The region struggled with economic ____ for many long and hard years.