noun
retardation
Retardation (noun) means the act of slowing something down or holding it back.
noun
1
The act of slowing something down or holding it back.
2
The gap by which one wave trails behind another.
3
The act of reducing how fast something is moving.
4
A drop in the speed at which telegraph signals travel.
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Rhymes for retardation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of retardation?
"retardation" (noun) means the act of slowing something down or holding it back.
What is another word for retardation?
Other words for "retardation" include retardant, deceleration, slowdown, slowness, backwardness, slowing.
What is the opposite of retardation?
The opposite of "retardation" is acceleration.
What are the different meanings of retardation?
"retardation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of slowing something down or holding it back; 2. The gap by which one wave trails behind another; 3. The act of reducing how fast something is moving.
