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