back in Latin
back in Latin is postīcus, retrō, retro — back means the rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
back in Latin
postīcus
(comparable, phonetics) Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the back of the mouth, near the soft palate (most often describing a vowel).
retrō
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
retro
Away from the front or from an edge.
dorsum
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
tergum
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
tergum
What does "back" mean?
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noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
"He threw his back out lifting the sofa."
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noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
"Her name tag was pinned to the back of her jacket."
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adj Located at or toward the rear.
"We parked in the back lot."
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adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
"Put the milk back in the fridge."
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back in a sentence
- He threw his back out lifting the sofa.
- Her name tag was pinned to the back of her jacket.
- We parked in the back lot.
- Put the milk back in the fridge.
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What is "back" in Latin?
"back" in Latin is postīcus, retrō, retro. back means: The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
How do you use "back" in a sentence?
Example: "He threw his back out lifting the sofa." In Latin, "back" is postīcus, retrō, retro.
Are there other ways to say "back" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "back": postīcus, retrō, retro, dorsum, tergum.
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