retard

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person of subnormal intelligence
  2. verb cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
  3. verb be delayed

Etymology

From Middle English retarden, from Anglo-Norman or Latin, from Anglo-Norman retarder, from Latin retardāre (“to retard”), from re- + tardus (“slow”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

idiot, imbecile, cretin, moron, changeling, half-wit

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