retardation | Definition of retardation

Synonyms and Antonyms of retardation

a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something

scientists discovered that they could achieve the retardation of light if they shined it through a variety of substances

Synonyms of retardation

braking, deceleration, downshift, letup, slowdown

Words Related to retardation

decline, drop, slump

Antonyms of retardation

acceleration, hastening, quickening