Synonyms for retardation
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ree-tahr-dey-shuh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌri tɑrˈdeɪ ʃən |
Top 10 synonyms for retardation Other synonyms for the word retardation
- cooling-off period
- filibuster
- hangup
- hindrance
- hold-up
- holding
- holding pattern
- holdup
- impediment
- interval
- jam
- lag
- lingering
- logjam
- loitering
- moratorium
- obstruction
- postponement
- problem
- procrastination
- prorogation
- putting off
- remission
- reprieve
- retardment
- setback
- showstopper
- stall
- stay
- stop
- stoppage
- surcease
- suspension
- tarrying
- tie-up
- wait
Définition of retardation
Origin :- early 15c., "fact or action of making slower in movement or time," from Latin retardationem (nominative retardatio) "a delaying," noun of action from past participle stem of retardare "to make slow, delay, keep back, hinder," from re- (see re-), + tardare "to slow" (see tardy). Sense of "educational slowness" is from 1907.
- noun delay
Antonyms for retardation
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