Backward and Reflexive

Backward

Backward adjective - Directed or facing toward the back or rear.
Usage example: a backward view

Reflexive and backward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reflexive" instead an adjective "Backward".

Reflexive

Reflexive adjective - Referring back to itself.
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Synonyms for Reflexive

Backward and reflexive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backward" instead an adjective "Reflexive".

Nearby Words: reflex, reflexion

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