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rearward

rearward

1 7.0
Located at or pointing toward the back of something
  • adjective
  • /ˈrɪrˌwərd/
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  • The car began to slide, forcing the driver to steer rearward to regain control.
  • rearward tip
  • rearward load
  • rearward direction

Examples

  • As a result, when optimizing the rolling resistance, rearward stability must also be considered.

    Academic text (1994)

  • By shifting the weight rearward to create a 75:25 distribution, the rolling resistance decreases by 6 percent (5).

    Academic text (1994)

  • This load is applied in the forward and rearward direction to the center of gravity of the seat.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The high backrest could also have limited the rearward trunk movement of the subjects.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Therefore, increasing the height of the anchor point should be coupled with moving the point rearward to maintain a shallow angle beyond the shoulder.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Similarly, a longer wheelbase will increase the rearward tip angle and increase the rolling resistance.

    Academic text (1991)

  • The rearward static tip angles measured with the ISO dummy were consistently lower.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Excessive rearward excursion associated with back support failure increases the risk of secondary head impact with interior vehicle surfaces (13).

    Academic text (2000)

  • In addition, the seat back deformation reduces the rearward acceleration of the head, requiring the headrest to resist less force.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Rear securement points located above the combined wheelchair and occupant CG would tend to increase seat loads due to the rearward rotation of the wheelchair in a frontal impact (7).

    Academic text (2000)

Synonyms

back
vsrearward
∞ 1.0

Toward the rear of something

is a more formal directional term used in less casual contexts
aft
vsrearward
  • Specialized
51 7.0

Near the back of a ship or the tail of a plane

is a broad directional term not tied to nautical or aviation use
backward
vsrearward
16 1.0

Facing the back

is a more formal and less common directional expression than this term
retrograde
vsrearward
2 7.9

Moving backward or against the usual direction

is a simple directional term without implying opposition to prior motion
posteriorly
vsrearward
  • Specialized
1 7.7

Toward the back of a person or thing

is a general directional term not limited to formal or medical use
sternward
vsrearward
  • Specialized
8.1

Toward the back of a ship or boat

is broader and not restricted to boats or vehicles
tailward
vsrearward
7.3

Toward the back end of an animal or object

is general and not specific to animals or tail areas
retrogradely
vsrearward
  • Specialized
9.2

Moving backward along the usual flow, for example in blood or nerves

is a nontechnical directional term used in everyday contexts

Antonyms

forward
∞ 1.0

In the direction someone faces or moves

frontward
4.7

Toward the front of something

Surface Forms

rearward positive
rearwards positive

Morphology

rearward = rear (transparent) = rear + ward

The adjective is a direct formation 'rear' + '-ward' indicating direction toward the back, which is predictable for learners.

Etymology

Rearward comes from rear, meaning 'back', and the ending -ward, meaning 'toward', like in forward or backward, and so it describes something at or moving toward the back.