Definition Synonyms
Definition of retarding - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
obstaclesRare hindering progress or developmentRare
- The retarding factors in the project were numerous.
2.
slowingTECH. causing something to slow down or delayTECH.
- The retarding effect of the drug was significant.
Noun
generalRare slowing or hindering progress or movementRare
- The retarding of the project caused frustration among the team.
Expressions with retarding
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
force that makes things move slower
The retarding force slowed the car.
Origin of retarding
Latin, retardare (to delay)
Examples of retarding in a sentence
Retarding conditions in the environment affected growth. The retarding mechanism in the engine was faulty. His retarding influence on the project was noticeable. The retarding of the train was felt as it approached the station. The retarding of reforms left many voters disappointed.
View all translations of retarding
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:ralentissant, ralentissement, ...
- German:hemmend, Verzögerung, ...
- Italian:di ostacolo, rallentamento, ...
- Spanish:retardante, ralentización, ...
- Portuguese:retardador, abrandamento, ...
- Chinese:阻碍的, 阻碍, ...
- Japanese:妨げる, 遅延, ...
- Arabic:مُعِيق, إبْطاء, ...
- Hebrew:מְעַכֵּב, עִכּוּב, ...
- Russian:замедляющий, замедление, ...
- Ukrainian:гальмуючий, уповільнення, ...
- Hindi:विलंबकारी, गति-रोध, ...
Definition of retard - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
slow downcause something to move or operate more slowly
- The medication may retard the disease's progression.
2.
cause delaydelay or hold back in terms of progress or development
- His fear of flying retarded his career in international sales..
3.
growthslow the growth or development of something
- Lack of nutrients can retard plant growth.
4.
timeUS postpone or put off an action or eventUS
- They decided to retard the meeting until next week.
Noun
1.
- Using the word retard to describe someone is hurtful.
2.
musicTECH. slowing down of music tempoTECH.
- The conductor signaled a retard in the final movement.
Origin of retard
Latin, retardare (to slow down)
Examples of retard in a sentence
Stress may retard the healing process. The bad weather retarded the construction work. His illness retarded his academic progress. The disease can retard the development of children. Economic sanctions may retard the country's progress. The court retarded the hearing until more evidence arrived.
Bad weather may retard the launch by a day. The term retard is considered derogatory. He was criticized for using the word retard. The pianist executed a perfect retard during the sonata. A subtle retard added emotion to the symphony.
View all translations of retard
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:ralentir, retardé, ...
- German:verlangsamen, Spasti, ...
- Italian:rallentare, ritardato, ...
- Spanish:ralentizar, retrasado, ...
- Portuguese:retardar, atrasado mental, ...
- Chinese:减缓, 弱智, ...
- Japanese:遅らせる, レタード, ...
- Arabic:بَطَّأَ, مُصْطَلَح مُسِيء لِذَوِي التَّحَدِّيَات العَقْلِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַאֵט, מְפַגֵּר, ...
- Russian:замедлять, умственно отсталый, ...
- Ukrainian:уповільнювати, ретард, ...
- Hindi:धीमा करना, मंदबुद्धि, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the