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retardation

/ˌriːtɑːrˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌriːtɑːrˈdeɪʃn/

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noun

The act of retarding or delaying; hindrance.

Examples :

"The heavy traffic caused a significant retardation in our commute to work. "

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noun

The extent to which anything is retarded; the result of any retarding or delay; mental, social, or physical slowness.

Examples :

"The retardation in her child's development was concerning, requiring extra support at school. "

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noun

Extreme stupidity.

Examples :

"His constant mistakes and inability to understand simple instructions suggested a significant retardation in his learning abilities. "

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noun

That which retards; an obstacle; an obstruction.

Examples :

"The traffic jam was a major retardation to our progress. "

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noun

Deceleration; reduction in the magnitude of velocity.

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"The retardation of the rocket's upward speed was caused by the increasing pull of Earth's gravity. "

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A suspension which resolves upwards.

Examples :

"The paint's retardation allowed the artist to carefully blend the colors, creating a smooth transition. "