RETARDATION
Scrabble letter values: R1E1T1A1R1D2A1T1I1O1N1 = 12
Definition
- noun a decrease in rate of change. — synonyms: deceleration, slowing
- noun the extent to which something is delayed or held back.
- noun any agent that retards or delays or hinders. — synonyms: retardant, retardent
- noun lack of normal development of intellectual capacities. — synonyms: mental_retardation, backwardness, slowness, subnormality
- noun the act of slowing down or falling behind. — synonyms: slowdown, lag
Examples
- “the deceleration of the arms race”
- “flame-retardant”