noun the state of being delayed or held back in terms of progress or development
In psychology, 'retardation' may refer to a slowing down or inhibition of mental or emotional processes.
In medicine, 'retardation' can be used to describe a delay or impairment in physical or mental development.
In engineering, 'retardation' may refer to the slowing down or reduction of a process or function.
In the field of special education, 'retardation' is used to describe a delay or limitation in cognitive ability or intellectual development.
In the field of psychology, writers may use the term 'retardation' to refer to intellectual disability or cognitive impairment.
Psychologists use the term 'retardation' to describe a delay or limitation in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.
Special education teachers may use the term 'retardation' when referring to students with intellectual disabilities who require specialized instruction and support.
Medical doctors may use the term 'retardation' when discussing developmental delays or cognitive impairments in patients.