Retardation

Synonyms of retardation

• delay
• impairment
• slowdown

Antonyms of retardation

• progress
• acceleration
• advancement

Collocations of retardation

mental retardation

Frequency: 80 %

The child was diagnosed with severe mental retardation.

developmental retardation

Frequency: 65 %

The program aims to address developmental retardation in children.

cognitive retardation

Frequency: 50 %

The disorder affects cognitive retardation in individuals.

physical retardation

Frequency: 45 %

The accident resulted in physical retardation of his motor skills.

emotional retardation

Frequency: 30 %

His traumatic experiences led to emotional retardation in his growth.

Idiomatic Expressions for retardation

• Phrase: developmental retardation
  Meaning: a delay in reaching developmental milestones
  Usage: Early intervention programs can help children with developmental retardation catch up to their peers.