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- [ree-tahr-dey-shuh n]
- /ˌri tɑrˈdeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌriː.tɑːˈdeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ree-tahr-dey-shuh n]
- /ˌri tɑrˈdeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of retardation word
- noun retardation the act of retarding or state of being retarded. 1
- noun retardation something that retards; hindrance. 1
- noun retardation Usually Offensive. slowness or limitation in intellectual understanding and awareness, emotional development, academic progress, etc. See also mental retardation. 1
- noun retardation Music. a form of suspension that is resolved upward. 1
- noun retardation learning disability 1
- noun retardation delay 1
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Origin of retardation
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English retardacioun < Latin retardātiōn- (stem of retardātiō), equivalent to retardāt(us) (see retard, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Retardation
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retardation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
retardation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for retardation
noun retardation
- backwardness — toward the back or rear.
- cooling-off period — A cooling-off period is an agreed period of time during which two sides with opposing views try to resolve a dispute before taking any serious action.
- cunctation — delay
- dead weight — A dead weight is a load which is surprisingly heavy and difficult to lift.
- deceleration — to decrease the velocity of: He decelerates the bobsled when he nears a curve.
Antonyms for retardation
noun retardation
- acceleration — The acceleration of a process or change is the fact that it is getting faster and faster.
- briskness — quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk.
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