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backward in Latin

backward in Latin is recessim, retrōrsum, rūrsum — backward means directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.

backward in Latin

recessim
adv
retrōrsum
adv
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
rūrsum
adv
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.

What does "backward" mean?

  1. adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
    "He took a backward glance before leaving the room."
  2. adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
    "Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes."
  3. adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.
    "He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it."

backward in a sentence

  • He took a backward glance before leaving the room.
  • The car rolled backward down the hill.
  • Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes.
  • He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "backward" in Latin?

"backward" in Latin is recessim, retrōrsum, rūrsum. backward means: Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.

How do you use "backward" in a sentence?

Example: "He took a backward glance before leaving the room." In Latin, "backward" is recessim, retrōrsum, rūrsum.

Are there other ways to say "backward" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "backward": recessim, retrōrsum, rūrsum.

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