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Definition of Retardation
1. Noun. A decrease in rate of change. "The deceleration of the arms race"
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.
3. Noun. Any agent that retards or delays or hinders. "Flame-retardant"
4. Noun. Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.
Generic synonyms: Stupidity
Specialized synonyms: Abnormality, Mental Defectiveness, Mental Deficiency, Moronity, Amentia, Idiocy, Imbecility
Derivative terms: Backward, Retard, Slow, Subnormal
5. Noun. The act of slowing down or falling behind.
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
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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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