Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

backout

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.19 in modern English

Syllables: back-out
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A reversal or undoing of tasks previously done (often in reverse order).

noun

A reversed countdown (i.e. ascending numbers) in response to problems leading up to a launch.

Etymology

Deverbal from back out.

Inflected Forms

backouts (plural)

Questions

What does backout mean?: A reversal or undoing of tasks previously done (often in reverse order).
Where does backout come from?: Deverbal from back out.

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