This is the 6902nd most frequent Dutch word.
achterwaartse
"Backward" or "rearward."
Here, 'achterwaartse' is used as an adjective to describe the type of somersault performed by the gymnast, emphasizing its direction.
De gymnast voerde een perfecte achterwaartse salto uit.
The gymnast executed a perfect backward somersault.
In this sentence, 'achterwaartse' qualifies the movement happening, denoting its reversal or backward orientation.
Tijdens het experiment observeerde hij de achterwaartse beweging van de vloeistof.
During the experiment, he observed the backward motion of the liquid.
'Achterwaartse' describes compatibility in terms of supporting older versions or systems, illustrating its figurative application in technology.