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| re·tar·da·tion [ r taar dáysh'n ] |
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1. slowing: the process or fact of slowing down
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2. delay: something that acts as a delay or obstacle to progress
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3. deceleration: deceleration, or the rate of deceleration
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4. developmental disabilities: the condition of being mentally challenged
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dated
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sometimes considered offensive
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