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mental retardation

men·tal re·tar·da·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [men-tl ree-tahr-dey-shuh n]
    • /ˈmɛn tl ˌri tɑrˈdeɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [men-tl ree-tahr-dey-shuh n]
    • /ˈmɛn tl ˌri tɑrˈdeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of mental retardation words

  • noun mental retardation Usually Offensive. a developmental disorder characterized in varying degrees by a subnormal ability to learn, a substantially low IQ, and impaired social adjustment. 1
  • noun mental retardation See retarded.   1
  • noun mental retardation learning disability 1
  • noun mental retardation the condition of having a low intelligence quotient (below 70) 0
  • noun mental retardation a condition, usually present from birth, characterized by intellectual functioning that is below average: it ranges in degree from borderline (IQ of 71-84) to mild (IQ of 50-55 to approximately 70) to moderate (IQ of 35-40 to 50-55) to severe (IQ of 20-25 to 35-40) to profound (IQ of below 20-25): this technical classification has replaced the older terms moron, imbecile, and idiot 0
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Origin of mental retardation

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-15

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Parts of speech for Mental retardation

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mental retardation popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for mental retardation

noun mental retardation

  • dementia — Dementia is a serious illness of the mind.
  • amentia — severe mental deficiency, usually congenital
  • brain damage — If someone suffers brain damage, their brain is damaged by an illness or injury so that they cannot function normally.
  • mental deficiency — mental retardation
  • subnormal — below the normal; less than or inferior to the normal: a subnormal amount of rain.
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