noun
retardation
Retardation (noun) means the act of retarding or delaying; hindrance.
noun
1
The act of retarding or delaying; hindrance.
2
The distance by which one wave is behind another.
3
The act of diminishing the rate of speed.
4
A decrease in the speed of telegraph signalling.
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Rhymes for retardation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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What is the meaning of retardation?
"retardation" (noun) means the act of retarding or delaying; hindrance.
What are the different meanings of retardation?
"retardation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of retarding or delaying; hindrance; 2. The distance by which one wave is behind another; 3. The act of diminishing the rate of speed.