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Retardation   /ritɑrdˈeɪʃən/   Listen
Retardation

noun
1.
A decrease in rate of change.  Synonyms: deceleration, slowing.
2.
The extent to which something is delayed or held back.
3.
Any agent that retards or delays or hinders.  Synonyms: retardant, retardent.
4.
Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.  Synonyms: backwardness, mental retardation, slowness, subnormality.
5.
The act of slowing down or falling behind.  Synonyms: lag, slowdown.





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Words linked to "Retardation" :   acceleration, amentia, mental defectiveness, moronity, stupidity, postponement, wait, hold, imbecility, alteration, modification, mental deficiency, delay, time lag, agent, change, slowing, retard, abnormality, idiocy, holdup


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