backward-moving
|back-ward-mov-ing|
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/ˈbæk.wərd ˈmuː.vɪŋ/
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/ˈbæk.wəd ˈmuː.vɪŋ/
reverse motion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'backward-moving' originates from the combination of 'backward' and 'moving', where 'backward' means 'toward the back' and 'moving' means 'in motion'.
Historical Evolution
'Backward' comes from Old English 'bæcweard', and 'moving' from Latin 'movere'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'backward' meant 'toward the back', and 'moving' meant 'in motion'. The combination retains this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
moving in a direction opposite to the usual or intended direction.
The backward-moving train surprised the passengers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45