Backwardness and Weakness

Backwardness

Backwardness noun - Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.

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

Nearby Word: backward

Weakness

Weakness noun - The quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor.

Backwardness and weakness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backwardness" instead a noun "Weakness".

Nearby Words: weak, weaken, weakly, weakening, weakling
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