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RETARDATIONS Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word retardations. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word retardations. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RETARDATIONS

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backwardness
nounn
noun

• lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

deceleration
nounn
noun

• a decrease in rate of change

• (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity

• the act of decelerating; decreasing the speed

lag
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of slowing down or falling behind

• the time between one event, process, or period and another

• one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket

verb

• hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

• throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins

• cover with lagging to prevent heat loss

retardant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• any agent that retards or delays or hinders

retardent
adjectiveadj
noun

• any agent that retards or delays or hinders

slowdown
nounn
noun

• the act of slowing down or falling behind

slowing
verbv
noun

• a decrease in rate of change

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

mental retardation
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

Best Hypernyms For RETARDATIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for retardations, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
delay agent alteration change hold holdup modification postponement stupidity wait
Phrases (1)
time lag

Alternatives for BACKWARDNESS

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