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Definition of retardance in English: retardancenoun rɪˈtɑːd(ə)ns 1The action of slowing down or delaying a person or thing, especially with regard to progress or development; the fact or condition of being delayed or slowed down. 2Something which delays or hinders development, progress, etc.; an impediment, an obstacle. 3The action of impeding or hindering a process or the course of something; (also) the capability of doing this, retardancy. Frequently as the second element in objective compounds, as "fire retardance", "flame retardance", etc.
Origin Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From retard + -ance. Compare Middle French retardance delay. Definition of retardance in US English: retardancenounrɪˈtɑːd(ə)ns 1The action of slowing down or delaying a person or thing, especially with regard to progress or development; the fact or condition of being delayed or slowed down. 2Something which delays or hinders development, progress, etc.; an impediment, an obstacle. 3The action of impeding or hindering a process or the course of something; (also) the capability of doing this, retardancy. Frequently as the second element in objective compounds, as "fire retardance", "flame retardance", etc.
Origin Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From retard + -ance. Compare Middle French retardance delay. |