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achterstand.

delay, retardation; the state of being behind others (e.g. peers)

11 characters3 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɑx.tərˌstɑnt/
  1. delay, retardation; the state of being behind others (e.g. peers)

    masculine
  2. the condition of being behind one's opponent(s); the score or quantity that forms the deficit

    masculine
  3. backlog

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Compound of achter + stand.

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