retarded

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Synonyms: regarded, retardee, retarted, rewarded, retarder, remarked, retorted, retard, retained, returned, reared

Antonyms: regarded, retardee, retarted, rewarded, retarder, remarked, retorted, retard, retained, returned, reared

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Adjective

1. [[delayed|Delayed]]; delayed in development, [[hindered]]; [[impeded]]. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|psychology|sometimes|offensive|dated}} Having [[mental]] [[retardation]]; mentally deficient or [[underdeveloped]].
3. {{lb|en|psychology|sometimes|offensive|dated}} Specifically, having an IQ below 70. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|colloquial|derogatory|offensive}} Extremely [[stupid]]; obtuse {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|physics}} Designating a [[parameter]] of an electromagnetic [[field]] which is adjusted to account for the finite speed of [[radiation]]. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}

Verb

1. {{infl of|en|retard||ed-form}}

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