retardation

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de ralentissement, de retard ou d'obstacle au progrès ou au développement, ou l'état de ce qui est retardé ou entravé.

A noun referring to the act or process of slowing down, delaying, or hindering progress or development, or the state of being delayed or held back.

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1. Slowing of progressC1formalscientific

   A reduction in the speed of change or development.

   Ralentissement de la progression

   • The economic retardation was caused by the sudden crisis.
   • Scientists observed a retardation in the chemical reaction rate.
   • The project suffered retardation due to lack of funding.

   Synonymesdecelerationdelayhindrancehold upimpedimentobstructionsetbackslowdownslowing

   Antonymesaccelerationadvancementexpeditionprogressspeedup

2. Delay or hindranceC1formal

   The extent to which something is delayed or held back.

   Retard, ralentissement

   • The retardation of the train schedule caused widespread frustration.
   • There was a significant retardation in the delivery of supplies.
   • The retardation of the process was due to bureaucratic obstacles.

   Synonymesdecelerationdelayhindranceimpedimentlagobstructionsetbackslowdownslowing

   Antonymesaccelerationadvancementexpeditionfurtherancepromotionspeedup

3. Agent that slowsC1formalscientific

   Any substance or factor that slows down or hinders a process.

   Agent retardateur

   • The chemical acts as a retardation agent in the reaction.
   • Certain drugs are used as growth retardations in plants.
   • The retardation of corrosion is achieved by applying a protective coating.

   Synonymesbrakecheckcurbdeterrenthindranceimpedimentinhibitorobstacleobstructionretardant

   Antonymescatalyststimulant

4. Intellectual development delayC1formalmedical

   A condition characterized by a lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.

   Retard du développement intellectuel

   • The child was diagnosed with mental retardation at an early age.
   • Special education programs support individuals with intellectual retardation.
   • The term 'mental retardation' is now often replaced by 'intellectual disability'.

   Synonymeslearning disability

5. Act of slowing downC1formal

   The action of slowing down or falling behind.

   Ralentissement

   • The retardation of the vehicle was gradual as it approached the stop sign.
   • The athlete's retardation in the final lap cost him the race.
   • The retardation of economic growth is a concern for policymakers.

   Synonymesdecelerationdelaylagslowdownslowing

   Antonymesaccelerationadvancementexpeditionhurryrushspeedup