retardation

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition of slowed mental or physical development.

  - "Despite his retardation, John was able to learn how to read and write."
  - "The school had special programs for children with various forms of retardation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retardation
ardation , frustration , station

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Variants

List of all variants of retardation that leads to same result
retardation , retardations , mental retardation , mental retardations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'retardare' meaning 'to hold back'.

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Trivia

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1. Retardation is not a medical diagnosis, but rather a term used to describe a range of developmental disabilities.

2. The term 'retardation' was once commonly used in a derogatory and offensive way, but is now considered outdated and disrespectful.

3. Intellectual disabilities affect approximately 1-3% of the population.

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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.

2. Developmental Disability: A group of chronic conditions that cause difficulty in learning, communicating, moving, and living independently.

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Culture

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Retardation is a term used to describe a range of developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. It is important to note that the term is considered offensive and derogatory by many people and has been replaced by more respectful and accurate terms such as 'intellectual disability' or 'developmental disability'.

How to Memorize "retardation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with developmental disabilities who is learning and growing at a slower pace than their peers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'retardation' with 'developmental disability' or 'intellectual disability'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'R-D for Retardation and Developmental Disability' to remember the meaning of the term.

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