retardate

American

[ri-tahr-deyt] / rɪˈtɑr deɪt /

noun

Older Use: Offensive. a person who has an intellectual disability or is otherwise limited, as educationally or emotionally.

retardate British

/ rɪˈtɑːdeɪt /

noun

psychol a person who is retarded

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Etymology

Origin of retardate

First recorded in 1910–15; probably back formation from retardation

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