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retardation
noun
The act of slowing down or falling behind
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noun
The act of slowing down or falling behind
noun
A decrease in rate of change
“The deceleration of the arms race”
noun
Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities
noun
Any agent that retards or delays or hinders
“Flame-retardant”
noun
The extent to which something is delayed or held back
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The deceleration of the arms race
Flame-retardant
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