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rearward

rearward

1 7.0
Located at or pointing toward the back of something
  • adjective
  • /ˈrɪrˌwərd/
: trasero
  • 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
45 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
26 1.0

Facing the back

is a more formal and less common directional expression than this term
retrograde
vsrearward
1 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
1 8.1

Toward the back of a ship or boat

is broader and not restricted to boats or vehicles
tailward
vsrearward
1 7.3

Toward the back end of an animal or object

is general and not specific to animals or tail areas
retrogradely
vsrearward
  • Specialized
1 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
568 1.0

In the direction someone faces or moves

frontward
1 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.