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retardation

The correct spelling is retardation.

How to pronounce retardation

noun

Say it like: Ret-ard-ash-on

The correct spelling is retardation. The act of retarding or delaying; hindrance.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of retarding or delaying; hindrance.
  2. 2.The extent to which anything is retarded; the result of any retarding or delay; mental, social, or physical slowness.
  3. 3.Extreme stupidity.
  4. 4.That which retards; an obstacle; an obstruction.
  5. 5.Deceleration; reduction in the magnitude of velocity.

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