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Retardation vs Retardedness - What's the difference?

retardation | retardedness | Synonyms |

Retardedness is a synonym of retardation.



As nouns the difference between retardation and retardedness

is that retardation is the act of retarding or delaying; hindrance while retardedness is the state or condition of being retarded.

retardation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of retarding or delaying; hindrance.
  • The extent to which anything is retarded; the result of any retarding or delay; mental, social, or physical slowness.
  • That which retards; an obstacle; an obstruction.
  • (physics) Deceleration; reduction in the magnitude of velocity.
  • (music) A suspension which resolves upwards.

    • Related terms

    * retard * retardance * retardant * retardate * retardative * retarded * retarder * retardive

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    retardedness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The state or condition of being retarded.

    • Synonyms

    * retardation