delayed vs retarded
retarded vs delayeddelayed is not a noun while retarded is a noun.
delayed and retarded both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| delayed | No | Yes | No | No |
| retarded | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| delayed (noun) | retarded (noun) |
|---|---|
| people collectively who are mentally retarded |
| delayed (adjective) | retarded (adjective) |
|---|---|
| not as far along as normal in development | relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development |
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