How Do You Spell BACKWATER?

Pronunciation: [bˈakwɔːtə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "backwater" is quite straightforward, however, it is important to note that the pronunciation may differ in various regions. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled as /ˈbækˌwɔːtə/. The letter "c" in the word is replaced by "ck" as it follows a short vowel sound. The stress is on the first syllable, and the "er" ending is pronounced as "uh". "Backwater" refers to a stagnant pool of water or a place considered remote or backward.

BACKWATER Meaning and Definition

1. Backwater is a noun that can have several meanings depending on the context. Primarily, it refers to a body of stagnant or slow-moving water, often found in a stream, river, or even a lagoon, that is isolated from the main flow or current. Typically, backwaters are found in low-lying areas or bends in a river where the water is not subject to active movement. They are characterized by their calmness, lack of disturbance, and stillness. In some cases, backwaters can also refer to a small inlet or offshoot of a larger body of water that is cut off from the main flow.

   The term "backwater" is also used metaphorically to describe a place or situation that is remote, provincial, or behind the times. It is often associated with regions that are considered backward or underdeveloped compared to more urban or progressive areas. In this sense, it implies a lack of progress, modernity, or cultural diversity. Additionally, it can also denote a place that has been left behind or ignored by mainstream society, often lacking access to social, economic, or technological advancements. The term can carry a negative connotation, suggesting isolation, stagnation, or a lack of opportunities for growth or advancement.

Common Misspellings for BACKWATER

• backwar
• backwared
• vackwater
• nackwater
• backsater
• backwatwr
• bckwater
• bacwater
• rackwater
• backsster
• bakwatered
• backwaterde
• backwaterig
• tappwater
• buckwater
• bakweater
• Backwaterrr
• bakwaterd
• backwtera

Etymology of BACKWATER

The word "backwater" has its origins in the 16th century English language. It is derived from the combination of two words: "back" and "water".

The term "back" in this context refers to a narrow or shallow body of water, often branching off from a larger river or main body of water. The word "water" simply denotes the liquid substance.

The concept of a "backwater" was initially used to describe the slow or stagnant water found in the back parts or back channels of rivers, away from the main flow. Over time, the term began to take on a figurative meaning as well, referring to a remote or isolated area.

Similar spelling words for BACKWATER

• bacteria,
• basketeer,
• baster,
• backscatter,
• Baxter.

Plural form of BACKWATER is BACKWATERS

Conjugate verb Backwater

CONDITIONAL

I would backwater

you would backwater

he/she/it would backwater

we would backwater

they would backwater

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be backwatering

you would be backwatering

he/she/it would be backwatering

we would be backwatering

they would be backwatering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have backwater

you would have backwater

he/she/it would have backwater

we would have backwater

they would have backwater

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been backwatering

you would have been backwatering

he/she/it would have been backwatering

we would have been backwatering

they would have been backwatering

FUTURE

I will backwater

you will backwater

he/she/it will backwater

we will backwater

they will backwater

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be backwatering

you will be backwatering

he/she/it will be backwatering

we will be backwatering

they will be backwatering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have backwatered

you will have backwatered

he/she/it will have backwatered

we will have backwatered

they will have backwatered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been backwatering

you will have been backwatering

he/she/it will have been backwatering

we will have been backwatering

they will have been backwatering

IMPERATIVE

you backwater

we let´s backwater

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to backwater

PAST

I backwatered

you backwatered

he/she/it backwatered

we backwatered

they backwatered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was backwatering

you were backwatering

he/she/it was backwatering

we were backwatering

they were backwatering

PAST PARTICIPLE

backwatered

PAST PERFECT

I had backwatered

you had backwatered

he/she/it had backwatered

we had backwatered

they had backwatered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been backwatering

you had been backwatering

he/she/it had been backwatering

we had been backwatering

they had been backwatering

PRESENT

I backwater

you backwater

he/she/it backwaters

we backwater

they backwater

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am backwatering

you are backwatering

he/she/it is backwatering

we are backwatering

they are backwatering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

backwatering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have backwatered

you have backwatered

he/she/it has backwatered

we have backwatered

they have backwatered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been backwatering

you have been backwatering

he/she/it has been backwatering

we have been backwatering

they have been backwatering