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Definition of Setback
1. Noun. An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating.
Exact synonyms: Black Eye, Blow, Reversal, Reverse
Generic synonyms: Happening, Natural Event, Occurrence, Occurrent
Specialized synonyms: Whammy
Derivative terms: Set Back
Generic synonyms: Happening, Natural Event, Occurrence, Occurrent
Specialized synonyms: Whammy
Derivative terms: Set Back
Definition of Setback
1. n. Offset,
Definition of Setback
1. Noun. An obstacle, delay, or disadvantage. ¹
2. Noun. (American English) The required distance between a structure and a road. ¹
3. Noun. (architecture) A step-like recession in a wall. ¹
4. Noun. (''possibly archaic'') A backset; a countercurrent; an eddy. ¹
5. Noun. A backset; a check; a repulse; a relapse. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Setback
1. a defeat [n -S]
Medical Definition of Setback
1. A surgical operation for treatment of a bilateral cleft of the palate in which the premaxilla is moved posteriorly; the procedure is often accompanied by bone grafting. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Setback
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