To make something slower or happen later; to delay the progress or development of something.
re+tard
Shared component: tard · slow
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tard
slow
Related forms: tard · 6 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesLess advanced in mental, physical, or social development than is usual for one's age.
re+tard+ed
Shared component: tard · slow
a substance that makes something happen or burn more slowly
re+tard+ant
Shared component: tard · slow
the quality of being late or slow
tard+i+ness
Shared component: tard · slow
the act of making something happen or develop more slowly; delay
re+tard+ation
Shared component: tard · slow
tardyExtended relation
slow to act, move, or happen; late
Extended relation: tard · slow