Associations to the word «Backwardness»

Wiktionary

BACKWARDNESS, noun. The state of being backward.
BACKWARDNESS, noun. Reluctance.

Dictionary definition

BACKWARDNESS, noun. Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.

Wise words

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