Backward and Throwback

Backward

Backward adjective - Directed, turned, or done toward the back.

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

Throwback

Throwback adjective - Characteristic of an atavist.
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Backward and throwback are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backward" instead an adjective "Throwback".
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