Retarded vs. Retarted

Retarded vs. Retarted — Is There a Difference?

Difference Between Retarded and Retarted

Retardedadjective

Often Offensive Affected with intellectual disability.

Retartedadjective

misspelling of retarded

Retardedadjective

Occurring or developing later than desired or expected; delayed.

Retardedadjective

Offensive Slang Socially inappropriate or foolish.

Retardedadjective

Delayed; delayed in development, hindered; impeded.

Retardedadjective

Having mental retardation; mentally deficient or underdeveloped.

Retardedadjective

Specifically, having an IQ below 70.

Retardedadjective

Extremely stupid.

Retardedadjective

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

Retardedverb

simple past tense and past participle of retard

Retardedadjective

relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development;

providing a secure and sometimes happy life for the retarded