backlit
|back-lit|
/ˌbækˈlɪt/
(backlight)
lighting from behind
Etymology
'backlit' originates from English, specifically the elements 'back' and 'light', where 'back' meant 'the rear' and 'light' meant 'illumination'.
'backlit' changed from older compound forms like 'back-lighted' and 'back-lit' (used in the 19th–20th centuries) and eventually became the standard adjective 'backlit'.
Initially, it meant 'lit from the back'; over time the form consolidated but the core meaning has remained largely the same.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'backlight' (to illuminate from behind).
He backlit the stage to create dramatic silhouettes.
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Adjective 1
illuminated from behind; having light coming from the rear (often used for displays, signs, or panels).
The backlit display made the numbers easy to read at night.
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