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Meaning of retarded

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

retarded

Pronunciation:/ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd//ɹiˈtɑɹdɪd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progress

    Example: retard the march of an army

    Synonyms:hinderhold upimpede

  2. To put off; to postpone.

    Example: to retard a rupture between nations

  3. To be slow or dilatory to perform (something).

  4. To decelerate; to slow down.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Delayed; delayed in development, hindered; impeded.

  2. Having mental retardation; mentally deficient or underdeveloped.

  3. Specifically, having an IQ below 70.

  4. Extremely stupid.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/retardhttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/retarded

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