noun🔗ShareThe act of retarding or delaying; hindrance."The heavy traffic caused a significant retardation in our commute to work. "actionprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe extent to which anything is retarded; the result of any retarding or delay; mental, social, or physical slowness."The retardation in her child's development was concerning, requiring extra support at school. "medicinemindconditionhumansocietybiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExtreme stupidity."His constant mistakes and inability to understand simple instructions suggested a significant retardation in his learning abilities. "mindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThat which retards; an obstacle; an obstruction."The traffic jam was a major retardation to our progress. "conditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeceleration; reduction in the magnitude of velocity."The retardation of the rocket's upward speed was caused by the increasing pull of Earth's gravity. "physicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA suspension which resolves upwards."The paint's retardation allowed the artist to carefully blend the colors, creating a smooth transition. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading