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Word: Laggard
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 18th century (as an adjective): from lag
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlaɡəd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others
Short Definition:person who makes slow progress and falls behind others
Examples:- staff were under enormous pressure and there was no time for laggards
Word: Laggard
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlaɡəd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
slower than desired or expected
Short Definition:slower than desired or expected
Examples:- a bell to summon laggard children to school
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