RETARDATION

Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 13

Scrabble letter values: R1E1T1A1R1D2A1T1I1O1N1 = 12

Definition

  1. noun a decrease in rate of change. — synonyms: deceleration, slowing
  2. noun the extent to which something is delayed or held back.
  3. noun any agent that retards or delays or hinders. — synonyms: retardant, retardent
  4. noun lack of normal development of intellectual capacities. — synonyms: mental_retardation, backwardness, slowness, subnormality
  5. noun the act of slowing down or falling behind. — synonyms: slowdown, lag

Examples

  • “the deceleration of the arms race”
  • “flame-retardant”

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