Retardation — synonyms, definition

1. retardation (Noun)

backwardness cessation deceleration lag mental retardation retardant retardent retarder slackening slow-down slow-up slowdown slowing slowness stalemate subnormality

retardation (Noun) — A decrease in rate of change. ex. "the retardation of the arms race"

retardation (Noun) — The extent to which something is delayed or held back.

retardation (Noun) — Any agent that retards, delays or hinders. ex. "flame-retardation"

retardation (Noun) — Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.

retardation (Noun) — The act of slowing down or falling behind.

agent alteration change delay hold holdup modification postponement stupidity time lag wait abnormality amentia idiocy imbecility mental defectiveness mental deficiency moronity