retarded

/ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/adj
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Delayed; delayed in development, hindered; impeded.

2

Having mental retardation; mentally deficient or underdeveloped.

3

Specifically, having an IQ below 70.

4

Extremely stupid; obtuse

5

Designating a parameter of an electromagnetic field which is adjusted to account for the finite speed of radiation.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

cardedlardedregardedbombardeddiscardedunguardeddisregarded

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”)

rabradraerafragrahrairajrakram

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

radbreddarndarrdragradorideridsruderuud
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