Associations to the word «Retarded»

Wiktionary

RETARDED, adjective. Delayed; delayed in development, hindered; impeded. [from 17th c.]
RETARDED, adjective. (psychology) (now offensive) Having mental retardation, characterised by learning difficulties (specifically having an IQ below 70); now more generally, mentally deficient. [from 19th c.]
RETARDED, adjective. (chiefly North America) Underdeveloped (of a person's intelligence, abilities etc.). [from 20th c.]
RETARDED, adjective. (colloquial) (derogatory) Stupid, dumb. [from 20th c.]
RETARDED, adjective. (physics) Designating a parameter of an electromagnetic field which is adjusted to account for the finite speed of radiation. [from 20th c.]
RETARDED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of retard

Dictionary definition

RETARDED, noun. People collectively who are mentally retarded; "he started a school for the retarded".
RETARDED, adjective. Relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development; "providing a secure and sometimes happy life for the retarded".

Wise words

Words, like nature, half reveal and half conceal the soul within.
Alfred Lord Tennyson