Retard (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate; "This drug will retard your heart rate".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The heavy weight will retard the upward motion of the object.
- Some prescription medications can retard cell growth in certain conditions.
- The traffic congestion will retard the flow of vehicles on the highway.
- This device can retard the cooling rate of the liquid to prevent damage.
- High altitudes can retard the combustion process in engines.
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Meaning 2
Slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will retard the child's language development".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Malnutrition can retard the growth of young animals if left unaddressed.
- The lack of availability of quality educational resources can retard a child's intellectual development.
- Severe birth defects may retard the child's cognitive development throughout their life.
- Air pollution can retard the recovery of certain plant species in affected ecosystems.
- Brain injuries from accidents can retard an individual's ability to learn new skills quickly.
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Meaning 3
Lose velocity; move more slowly; "The car decelerated".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The brakes were applied to retard the speed of the bus as it approached the stop.
- As the parachutist steadied herself, she adjusted the chute to retard her fall.
- Friction on the highway helped retard the car's descent down the steep incline.
- By applying the parking brake the driver could help retard the motion of the vehicle on an incline.
- A drogue chute is used to retard the movement of a free-falling skydiver.
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Meaning 4
Be delayed.
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The project was scheduled for completion in six months, but it will retard due to unforeseen site issues.
- By traveling during rush hour, their commute was likely to retard their arrival time at work.
- Heavy rain will retard the drying process of the paint, so we may need to reschedule our plans.
- Their journey was further going to retard as it coincided with a major festival in the town.
- Weather conditions will retard the fire, but we still need to be cautious until it's fully extinguished.