tardive

[ tahr-div ]
/ ˈtɑr dɪv /

adjective

appearing or tending to appear late, as in human development or in the treatment of a disease.

Origin of tardive

1960–65; < French tardive, feminine of tardif tardy

Medical definitions for tardive

tardive
[ tärdĭv ]

adj.

Having symptoms that develop slowly or that appear long after inception. Used of a disease.