retard — to delay or slow down the progress or development of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to delay or slow down the progress or development of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈtɑːrd/
Example Sentences
- The lack of funding seriously retarded the research project.
- My diet progress was retarded by the irresistible chocolate cake in the fridge.
- Cold weather can retard the germination of seeds.
retard
VERB[/rɪˈtɑːrd/]
to delay or slow down the progress or development of something
Obstacles slowing down traffic flow
The guard shows regard as rain does retard the work yard
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'retardare', composed of 're-' (back) and 'tardare' (to make slow), derived from 'tardus' meaning slow or late.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + tard (slow, from Latin tardus) + -ard (verb suffix) = retard (to slow back or delay)
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📝Examples
“The lack of funding seriously retarded the research project.”
“My diet progress was retarded by the irresistible chocolate cake in the fridge.”
“Cold weather can retard the germination of seeds.”
“Traffic jams retarded our arrival at the concert by two hours.”
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