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- [ri-tahr-did]
- /rɪˈtɑr dɪd/
- /rɪˈtɑː.dɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-tahr-did]
- /rɪˈtɑr dɪd/
Definitions of retarded word
- adjective retarded characterized by a slowness or limitation in intellectual understanding and awareness, emotional development, academic progress, etc. 1
- adjective retarded Slang. stupid or foolish. 1
- noun retarded a slowing down, diminution, or hindrance, as in a machine. 1
- noun retarded Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a person who is cognitively impaired. a person who is stupid, obtuse, or ineffective in some way: a hopeless social retard. 1
- noun retarded Automotive, Machinery. an adjustment made in the setting of the distributor of an internal-combustion engine so that the spark for ignition in each cylinder is generated later in the cycle. 1
- verb with object retarded to make slow; delay the development or progress of (an action, process, etc.); hinder or impede. 1
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Origin of retarded
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; retard + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Retarded
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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retarded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
retarded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for retarded
adj retarded
- behindhand — If someone is behindhand, they have been delayed or have made less progress in their work than they or other people think they should.
- birdbrained — a stupid, foolish, or scatterbrained person.
- boneheaded — a foolish or stupid person; blockhead.
- deferred — withheld over a certain period; postponed
- dull-witted — mentally slow; stupid.
Antonyms for retarded
adjective retarded
- accelerated — Simple past tense and past participle of accelerate.
- expeditious — Done with speed and efficiency.
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