retardation
/ˌɹiː.tɑːˈdeɪ̯.ʃən/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
The distance by which one wave is behind another.
2
The act of diminishing the rate of speed.
3
A decrease in the speed of telegraph signalling.
4
The extent to which anything is retarded; the result of any retarding or delay; mental, social, or physical slowness.
5
Ellipsis of mental retardation.
6
Extreme stupidity.
7
That which retards; an obstacle; an obstruction.
8
Deceleration; reduction in the magnitude of velocity.
9
A suspension which resolves upwards.
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Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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