Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

backdate

/ˈbæk.deɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.59 in modern English

Syllables
back-date
IPA
/ˈbæk.deɪt/
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To give or assign a date to a document that is earlier than the current or true date.

noun

An assigned date that is earlier than the current or true date.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From back + date.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbæk.deɪt/
  • British English: /bækˈdeɪt/

Inflected Forms

backdates (present, singular) backdating (participle, present) backdated (participle, past) backdated (past) back-date (alternative) back date (alternative) backdates (plural)

Derived Forms

backdater

Synonyms

antedate backdate foredate predate

Antonyms

overdate

Rhymes With

great state wait late date rate hate straight love-hate eight create weight

Questions

How do you pronounce backdate?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbæk.deɪt/.
What does backdate mean?
To give or assign a date to a document that is earlier than the current or true date.
Where does backdate come from?
From back + date.

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