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retardation vs change

change vs retardation

retardation and change both are nouns.

retardation is not a verb while change is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retardation Yes No No No
change Yes No Yes No
As nouns, change is a hypernym of retardation; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than retardation:
  • retardation: a decrease in rate of change
  • change: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
Other hypernyms of retardation include alteration, modification.
retardation (noun) change (noun)
the act of slowing down or falling behind the action of changing something
a decrease in rate of change a different or fresh set of clothes
lack of normal development of intellectual capacities a thing that is different
any agent that retards or delays or hinders a difference that is usually pleasant
the extent to which something is delayed or held back an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
the result of alteration or modification
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
retardation (verb) change (verb)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
change clothes; put on different clothes
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
remove or replace the coverings of
become deeper in tone
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
give to, and receive from, one another
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