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BACKWARDNESS

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Backwardness.

Backwardness - as a noun

Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mental retardationretardation12slowness11subnormality19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stupidity15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The country's economic backwardness hindered its development."
"She attributed the region's educational backwardness to decades of neglect."
"Many experts believe that conservatism fuels societal backwardness."
"The town's backwardness became evident when compared to neighboring cities."
"The government's policies aim to overcome the backwardness in infrastructure."
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Word Game Points

Is BACKWARDNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backwardness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BACKWARDNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is BACKWARDNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backwardness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BACKWARDNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is BACKWARDNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backwardness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BACKWARDNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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