Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-know-something-backwards
Phrase
/təˈnō ˈsəmˌθiNG ˈbakwərdz/
Definition
The ability to understand or recall information thoroughly and in reverse order.
Examples
- She can solve complex math problems and to-know-something-backwards.
- He enjoys memorizing poems so that he can recite them to-know-something-backwards.
- The teacher was impressed by her student’s ability to know the history facts to-know-something-backwards.
Meaning
When someone can not only grasp concepts but also recite them in the opposite sequence, indicating a deep level of comprehension.
Synonyms
- master backwards
- reverse knowledge
- backward comprehension
