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Meaning of word retardation from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

retardation   noun

Meaning : A decrease in rate of change.

Example : The deceleration of the arms race.

Synonyms : deceleration, slowing

An increase in rate of change.

Modern science caused an acceleration of cultural change.
acceleration

Meaning : The extent to which something is delayed or held back.

Meaning : Any agent that retards or delays or hinders.

Example : Flame-retardant.

Synonyms : retardant, retardent

Meaning : Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.

Synonyms : backwardness, mental retardation, slowness, subnormality

Meaning : The act of slowing down or falling behind.

Synonyms : lag, slowdown