Definition of retardation

Definitions

Noun

a decrease in rate of change; "the deceleration of the arms race"

Noun

the extent to which something is delayed or held back

Noun

any agent that retards or delays or hinders; "flame-retardant"

Noun

lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

Noun

the act of slowing down or falling behind

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backwardness deceleration lag mental retardation retardant retardent slowdown slowing slowness subnormality

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agent alteration change delay hold holdup modification postponement stupidity time lag wait

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abnormality amentia idiocy imbecility mental defectiveness mental deficiency moronity

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