RETARDATION | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Retardation

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌriːtɑːˈdeɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the action of delaying or slowing the progress or development of something

Short Definition:

delay or slowing of progress or development

Examples:
  • the goals of treatment include retardation of disease progression

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