noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The severity of his mental retardedness was assessed by a specialist.

Definition:A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally characterized by cognitive limitations acquired before 18 years of age.

From mental retardedness

Example:The child's retarded growth may be due to malnutrition.

Definition:A state wherein a person's physical or mental development is slower than normal or expected.

From retarded growth

Example:The school provides special education for children with intellectual retardedness.

Definition:A condition characterized by below-average intellectual functioning that persists throughout a person's lifetime and can impact their daily living skills.

From intellectual retardedness

Example:The doctor diagnosed the child with severe developmental retardedness.

Definition:A delay in the development of a child's cognitive and physical abilities.

From developmental retardedness

Example:Due to his social retardedness, he struggled to make friends.

Definition:A delay in social and emotional development, often associated with intellectual or mental disabilities.

From social retardedness