backcast Meaning & Definition
What Does Backcast Mean?
Backcast is a verb that means To identify the actions required in order to reach a proposed future. It is also used to mean To change retrospectively; reverse. As a noun, it means A cast or throw back. As an adjective, it means Retrospective.
Quick Facts About Backcast
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective, adverb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | of old and way back |
| Plural | backcasts |
| Comparative / superlative | more backcast, most backcast |
Backcast Definition (Verb)
- To identify the actions required in order to reach a proposed future.
- To change retrospectively; reverse.
Backcast as a Noun
- A cast or throw back.
- A backward stroke, or a stroke driving one back.
- Any discouragement or cause of relapse or failure.
- Misfortune; reverse; reversal; a relapse in health or illness; moral backsliding.
- Retrospect; hindsight.
- backwater
Backcast as an Adjective
- Retrospective.
Backcast as an Adverb
- Long ago; in the past.
Adverb
- (of time) Long ago; in the past.
Synonyms of Backcast
Antonyms of Backcast
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Backcast in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
backcast (third-person singular simple present backcasts, present participle backcasting, simple past and past participle backcast or (common, but sometimes proscribed) backcasted)
backcast (plural backcasts)
backcast (comparative more backcast, superlative most backcast)
Words That Rhyme With Backcast
Origin of Backcast
Blend of back + forecast.
Questions People Ask About Backcast
Is backcast a verb or a noun?
Backcast is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun, an adjective and an adverb.
What is another word for backcast?
Close synonyms of backcast are of old and way back. See the full list of backcast synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of backcast?
The plural of backcast is backcasts.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of backcast?
The comparative form is more backcast and the superlative form is most backcast.
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