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retarded
re·tard·ed
[
ri trdəd
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
underdeveloped:
not fully developed
the retarded growth of the plant
2.
mentally challenged:
an offensive term meaning intellectually or emotionally challenged
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the retarded growth of the plant
