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Many people use it pejoratively but it is not a swear word.

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How do you say retard in french?

The slang retard refers to mental retardation. Mental retardation is translated as "retard mental".A similarly offensive word in French is abruti.


What does ABRUTI mean?

it is an offensive word related to mental retardation.


Is the word retard the same as retardation?

no. someone can be called a retard which is slang for someone having mental retardation or is developmentally disabled.


Does over-study causes mental retardation?

Overstudy does not cause mental retardation.


How common is mental retardation?

TThere are quite high as it comes in different types of mental retardation.


Exposure to what element can cause mental retardation?

Exposure to lead can also cause mental retardation.


Can you give me a literature review on mental retardation and depression?

literature review on mental retardation with reference


What word best describes the priority of curriculum goals for students with mental retardation?

functional


How many people die from mental retardation?

Mental retardation occurs in 2.5-3% of the general population.


How many kinds of retardation is there?

Mental retardation has different levels. There is Mild intellectual disability; moderate intellectual disability; severe intellectual disability; and Profound intellectual disability.https://www.floridahospital.com/mental-retardation-mr/symptoms-and-signs-mental-retardation


How often does autism result in mental retardation?

The two conditions are not at all related. Autism does not cause mental retardation.


Why do some people have mental retardation?

because some ppl are born with birth defects like mental retardation