retard

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is mentally or physically unable to learn and grow at an ordinary rate.

  - "Despite his retardation, John was able to learn the alphabet with the help of special educators."
  - "The retard in the class required extra attention from the teacher."
  - "The new student was a retard and struggled to keep up with the class."

• noun

  An outdated or obsolete term for a person with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

  - "The use of the term retard is considered offensive and disrespectful."
  - "Advocacy groups have worked to replace the term retard with more respectful language."
  - "Instead of using the term retard, it is recommended to use person-first language, such as person with intellectual disabilities."

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Antonyms

accelerate , speed , speed up , come forward

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Synonyms

idiot , imbecile , learning difficulties , mental deficient , moron , retarded , tard , delay , hold-up , retardation , decelerate , slow , slow down , slow up , decelerate , hinder , slow , slow down , postpone , put off , reluctant , hang back , stay back , hinder , hold up , impede

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retard
ardor , boring , cord , dorado , floring , horning , morning , nording , oring , pording , sording , tording , warden

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Variants

List of all variants of retard that leads to same result
retard , retarded , retarder , retarders , retarding , retards , en retard

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Etymology

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The term retard comes from the Latin word 'retardare,' which means 'to hold back' or 'to delay.' It was first used in the late 19th century to describe individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

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Trivia

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1. The term retard was first used in medical literature in the late 19th century.

2. The use of the term retard is considered offensive and disrespectful in many countries.

3. Advocacy groups have worked to replace the term retard with more respectful language, such as person with intellectual disabilities or person with developmental disabilities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intellectual disability: A condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills. This disability originates before the age of 18.

2. Developmental disability: A group of chronic conditions that are due to factors that occur during the developmental period, which primarily affect cognitive function and daily living and learning skills.

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Culture

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The term retard has a negative connotation and is often used in a derogatory or offensive way. It is important to remember that individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities deserve respect and dignity.

How to Memorize "retard"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a developmental or intellectual disability. Visualize their unique strengths and abilities, and remember that they deserve respect and dignity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term retard with respect and dignity, and remember to use person-first language when referring to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Respect and Dignity for All,' to remember to use person-first language and show respect to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

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