retardation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a decrease in rate of change
  2. noun the extent to which something is delayed or held back
  3. noun any agent that retards or delays or hinders

Etymology

From retard + -ation.

In classic literature

Synonyms

deceleration, slowing

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