Retardation
English Meaning
The act of retarding; hindrance; the act of delaying; as, the retardation of the motion of a ship; -- opposed to acceleration.
- The act or process of retarding.
- The condition of being retarded.
- The extent to which something is held back or delayed.
- Something that retards; a delay or hindrance.
- Mental retardation.
- Music A diminishing of tempo; a retard.