retardant
retardant

retardation


Definition: Meaning of, retardation in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌriːtɑːˈdeɪʃən /

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retardation retardations
  1. a decrease in rate of change
    SYNONYM
    deceleration, slowing
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  2. the extent to which something is delayed or held back
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  3. any agent that retards, delays or hinders
    SYNONYM
    retardant, retardent, retarder
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  4. lack of normal development of intellectual capacities
    SYNONYM
    mental retardation, backwardness, slowness, subnormality
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  5. the act of slowing down or falling behind
    SYNONYM
    slowdown, lag
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