tardy

Meanings

• Adjective

  Late or behind schedule.

  - "Despite repeated reminders, the students were tardy for class."
  - "The tardy response from the company resulted in significant losses."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɑɹdi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

belated , delayed

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tardy
brady , radi , crazy

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Homophones

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

1. Tarry (English) : To stay or remain for a time
   

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Variants

List of all variants of tardy that leads to same result
tardier , tardiest , tardy , tardies

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'slow' in Latin, 'tardy' eventually came to mean 'late' or 'behind schedule' in English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'tardy' comes from the Latin word 'tardus,' which means 'slow'.

2. Being tardy can lead to stress, anxiety, and even health problems. According to a study, being chronically late can increase the risk of heart disease.

3. In some cultures, being tardy is considered a sign of disrespect. For instance, in Japan, being late for a meeting is seen as a serious breach of etiquette.

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Related Concepts

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1. Punctuality: The quality of being on time.

2. Lateness: The state of being late or behind schedule.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tardy' is often used to describe characters who are late or behind schedule in achieving their goals. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'Tom Sawyer,' Tom is described as a 'tardy' student who often arrives late to school.

How to Memorize "tardy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock that is always running late. Visualize the hands of the clock moving slowly, representing the concept of 'tardy'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tardy' with the image of a person hurrying to catch a bus or train. Remember, 'tardy' means 'late' or 'behind schedule'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym T-A-R-D-Y: 'T' for 'Too,' 'A' for 'After,' 'R' for 'Regularly,' 'D' for 'Delays,' and 'Y' for 'You' to remember that 'tardy' means 'late' or 'behind schedule'.

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