Hinterrand

[ˈhɪntɐˌʁant]

/[ˈhɪntɐˌʁant]/ noun

The verdict

“Hinterrand” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - hinterer Rand, hintere Kante, Linie oder Begrenzung (eines Objekts oder Bereichs)

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Index DE-hinterrand · Hinterrand · German

Hinterrand · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "H" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Hinterrand
PropertyValue
HeadwordHinterrand
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈhɪntɐˌʁant]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Hinterrand“ im Deutschen

Hinterrandsitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Hinterrand is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈhɪntɐˌʁant]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "hinterer Rand, hintere Kante, Linie oder Begrenzung (eines Objekts oder Bereichs)".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Hinterrand, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Hinterrand, spelled H-I-N-T-E-R-R-A-N-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    hinterer Rand, hintere Kante, Linie oder Begrenzung (eines Objekts oder Bereichs)

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Hinterrand appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. „Eine am Hinterrand des Kopfes gebildete Hautfalte aus Chitin (Carapax), die oft durch Kalkeinlagerungen verstärkt wird, kann den Körper wie eine Schale ganz oder teilweise umschließen oder auch wieder rückgebildet sein.“
  2. „Der After liegt nicht am Aboralpol zwischen den Genitalplatten, sondern ist im hinteren Interradius an den Hinterrand oder bis zur Unterseite (Oralseite) verlagert.“

Antonyms

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Hinterrand"?
"Hinterrand" is spelled H-I-N-T-E-R-R-A-N-D. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈhɪntɐˌʁant].
What does "Hinterrand" mean?
As a noun, "Hinterrand" means: hinterer Rand, hintere Kante, Linie oder Begrenzung (eines Objekts oder Bereichs)
How do you pronounce "Hinterrand"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Hinterrand" is [ˈhɪntɐˌʁant]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Hinterrand" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list