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Etymology

1. retarded

adjective. ['rɪˈtɑːrdɪd, riːˈtɑːrdəd, riːˈtɑːrdɪd'] relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development.

Etymology

  • -ed (English)
  • -od (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • retard (English)

Rhymes with Mentally Retarded

  • disregarded
  • discarded
  • bombarded
  • unguarded
  • regarded
  • larded
  • guarded
  • carded

2. retarded

noun. ['rɪˈtɑːrdɪd, riːˈtɑːrdəd, riːˈtɑːrdɪd'] people collectively who are mentally retarded.

Etymology

  • -ed (English)
  • -od (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • retard (English)