Backwardness and Prolongation

Backwardness

Backwardness noun - Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.

Prolongation and backwardness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prolongation" instead a noun "Backwardness".

Nearby Word: backward

Prolongation

Prolongation noun - The act of making longer.

Backwardness and prolongation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backwardness" instead a noun "Prolongation".

Nearby Words: prolong, prolonged, prolonging
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