"backaction" meaning in All languages combined

See backaction on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: backactions [plural]
Etymology: back + action Etymology templates: {{compound|en|back|action}} back + action Head templates: {{en-noun}} backaction (plural backactions)
  1. Any action in an opposite direction Synonyms: back-action, back action
    Sense id: en-backaction-en-noun-OZ9j9NOu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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