retardate

[ ri-tahr-deyt ]
/ rɪˈtɑr deɪt /
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noun

someone who is retarded in some way, as educationally or mentally; retardee.

Origin of retardate

First recorded in 1955–60; probably back formation from retardation

Words nearby retardate

retake, retaliate, retaliation, retard, retardant, retardate, retardation, retarded, retarded dentition, retardee, retarder

Words related to retardate

decelerate, handicap, lessen, impede, crimp, hamper, hinder, retard, moderate, slacken, relax, lag, reduce, stall, decrease, abate, curb, diminish, curtail, temper

British Dictionary definitions for retardate

retardate
/ (rɪˈtɑːdeɪt) /

noun

psychol a person who is retarded

Medical definitions for retardate

retardate
[ rĭ-tär′dāt′, -dĭt ]

n.

A mentally retarded person.