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retardation
Definitions
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1
noun
The
act
or
process
of
slowing
down
or
delaying
something
.
The
construction
caused
a
retardation
in
traffic
flow
.
The
medication
is
used
to
cause
retardation
of
the
disease's
progression
.
The
teacher
noticed
a
retardation
in
the
student's
learning
pace
.
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2
noun
A
condition
of
developmental
delay
,
particularly
in
mental
or
physical
growth
.
The
child
was
diagnosed
with
a
form
of
mental
retardation
.
The
doctor
explained
the
causes
of
growth
retardation
.
Early
intervention
can
help
manage
developmental
retardation
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
retardatio
Word parts
re (back) + tardare (to slow)
Originally meant
a slowing down
Background
The term 'retardation' comes from the Latin word 'retardatio', which means a slowing down. It was used in various scientific and medical contexts to describe processes or conditions that involve slowing or delay.