retarded

Meanings

• Adjective

  Below average intelligence or mental development.

  - "Despite his retarded development, John was able to learn to read and write."
  - "The retarded child required special education and attention."

• Adjective

  Delayed or slow progress.

  - "The project's progress was retarded due to lack of resources."
  - "The train was retarded for 30 minutes due to a technical issue."

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Antonyms

accelerate , speed , speed up , come forward

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Synonyms

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 retarded
ardored , ardored , carded , gardened , hardened , harden'd , marinated , paraded , pardoned , parted , quenched , sardonic , tardy , warden

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Retard () :
   

2. Retardant () :
   

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Variants

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

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Forms

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retards, retardedly, retardation

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Etymology

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The term 'retarded' originated from the Latin word 'retardare,' which means 'to hold back' or 'delay.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'retarded' was once used as a medical diagnosis, but is now considered outdated and offensive by many.

2. The term 'retarded' is not a medical diagnosis, but rather a description of a condition.

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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 condition that affects communication, physical development, or both.

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Culture

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The term 'retarded' has been used in various forms of literature and media to describe individuals with developmental disabilities. It has been the subject of much debate and controversy, with some arguing that it is an insensitive and outdated term, while others argue that it is a medically accurate description.

How to Memorize "retarded"

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   - Associate the word 'retarded' with the idea of slow or delayed progress.

3. mnemonics
   

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