Definition of Retardation

1. Noun. A decrease in rate of change. "The deceleration of the arms race"

Exact synonyms: Deceleration, Slowing
Generic synonyms: Alteration, Change, Modification
Antonyms: Acceleration
Derivative terms: Decelerate, Decelerate, Retard, Retard, Slow, Slow

2. Noun. The extent to which something is delayed or held back.
Generic synonyms: Delay, Hold, Postponement, Time Lag, Wait
Derivative terms: Retard

3. Noun. Any agent that retards or delays or hinders. "Flame-retardant"
Exact synonyms: Retardant, Retardent
Generic synonyms: Agent
Derivative terms: Retard

4. Noun. Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.

5. Noun. The act of slowing down or falling behind.
Exact synonyms: Lag, Slowdown
Generic synonyms: Delay, Holdup
Derivative terms: Lag, Retard, Retard, Slow Down, Slow Down, Slow Down, Slow Down

Definition of Retardation

1. n. The act of retarding; hindrance; the act of delaying; as, the retardation of the motion of a ship; -- opposed to acceleration.

Definition of Retardation

1. Noun. The act of retarding or delaying; hindrance. ¹

2. Noun. The extent to which anything is retarded; the result of any retarding or delay; mental, social, or physical slowness. ¹

3. Noun. That which retards; an obstacle; an obstruction. ¹

4. Noun. (physics) Deceleration; reduction in the magnitude of velocity. ¹

5. Noun. (music) A suspension which resolves upwards. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Retardation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Retardation

1. Delay, hindrance, delayed development. Origin: L. Retardare = to slow down, impede This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retardation

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retardation (current term)
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