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retardation vs lag

lag vs retardation

retardation and lag both are nouns.

retardation is not a verb while lag is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retardation Yes No No No
lag Yes No Yes No
As nouns, retardation and lag are synonyms defined as:
  • retardation and lag: the act of slowing down or falling behind
Other synonyms of retardation include slowdown.
retardation (noun) lag (noun)
the act of slowing down or falling behind the act of slowing down or falling behind
a decrease in rate of change one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket
lack of normal development of intellectual capacities the time between one event, process, or period and another
any agent that retards or delays or hinders
the extent to which something is delayed or held back
retardation (verb) lag (verb)
throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins
cover with lagging to prevent heat loss
hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
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