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laggard

Laggard (adj) means lagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group.

adj
1
Lagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group.
2
Not growing as quickly as the rest of the flock or herd.
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Etymology

From lag + -ard.

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What is the meaning of laggard?

"laggard" (adj) means lagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group.

What are the different meanings of laggard?

"laggard" has 2 main meanings: 1. Lagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group; 2. Not growing as quickly as the rest of the flock or herd.

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