Retardation Definition & Meaning
retardation
- noun
- a decrease in rate of change; "the deceleration of the arms race"
- the extent to which something is delayed or held back
- any agent that retards or delays or hinders; "flame- retardant"
- lack of normal development of intellectual capacities
- the act of slowing down or falling behind
"Retardation" in song lyrics
See how retardation is used in real songs:
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"She ain't right, got her shorties runnin the streets with retardation"
Sir Mix-A-Lot f/ Malika — Lead Yo Horse -
"severe profound mental retardation"
AOL — AOL -
"mental retardation"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with retardation
Usage tips for "retardation"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does retardation mean?
- a decrease in rate of change; "the deceleration of the arms race" the extent to which something is delayed or held back any agent that retards or delays or hinders; "flame- retardant" lack of normal development of intellectual capacities the act of slowing down or falling behind
- What part of speech is retardation?
- Retardation is a noun.
- How many definitions does retardation have?
- Retardation has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).