MENTAL RETARDATION Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase mental retardation. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase mental retardation. (close relations)

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Definition of MENTAL RETARDATION

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	backwardness				nounn
	noun • lack of normal development of intellectual capacities
	retardation				nounn
	noun • a decrease in rate of change • the extent to which something is delayed or held back • any agent that retards or delays or hinders • lack of normal development of intellectual capacities • the act of slowing down or falling behind
	slowness				nounn
	noun • unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training • a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry • lack of normal development of intellectual capacities
	subnormality				nounn
	noun • the state of being less than normal (especially with respect to intelligence) • lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

Best Hypernyms For MENTAL RETARDATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for mental retardation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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All synonyms for backwardness