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backwardness

English

Etymology

backward +? -ness

Noun

backwardness (plural backwardnesses)

  1. The state of being backward.
  2. reluctance.

Quotations

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Translations

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restraint

English

Etymology

From Middle English restreynte, from Old French restreinte; more at restrain.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /???st?e?nt/
    Rhymes: -e?nt

Noun

restraint (countable and uncountable, plural restraints)

  1. (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
    Make sure all the restraints are tight.
  2. (uncountable) control or caution; reserve
    Try to exercise restraint when talking to your boss.
    • November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
      City will feel nonplussed when they review the tape and Pellegrini had to summon all his restraint in the post-match interviews.

Related terms

  • constraint
  • restrain
  • restrict

Translations

Anagrams

  • retransit

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