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Where did the word retarded originate from?
It comes from Latin, the word retardo or retardum meaning to slow down and is typically used in music.
What does retarded literally mean?
The word retard means to slow down. The literal meaning is slow or slowed.
What is the definition of ''retarded''?
"Retard" is a shortened form of "retarded," and is a very unkind and bullying word for a person with a mental or physical disability.
Who started the word retard?
Someone in England in 1489 or earlier first wrote it as a verb but it wasn't until about 1895 that the idea of retarded meaning mentally slow finally caught on.
Can only a living thing be retarded?
As in mentally retarded, yes, only something with a brain can be mentally retarded. The GROWTH of plants can be retarded, which means they are not growing as fast as they should.
What is a retarded narrative literary work?
The word retarded means slow, to operate at a less than normal rate. As in 'The RPMs of the pump were gradually retarded till the point of it being inoperable was reached.' In the mental development field it was first employed as a euphemism that has now lost its gentle deferral and has become an unkind word. In the literary field the word still has its original meaning and a 'retarded narrative' a narrator who is operating in a time frame well behind those of the characters. For example in 'Hound of the Baskervilles' Doctor Watson is the narrator and he is well behind Sherlock Holmes and Jack Stapleton in knowing where and what events are occurring and what is going on.
What portion of the mentally disabled are classified as moderately retarded?
About 10% of the mentally retarded population is considered moderately retarded.
What portion of the mentally disabled are classified as mildly retarded?
Approximately 85% of the mentally retarded population is in the mildly retarded category.
Is the correct term for mentally challenged retarded?
In the u.k the word "retarded" would be seen as quite offensive. We use terms such as "mental impairment/having a learning difficulty/cognitive disability". However, through different research, in response to your question, I have heard the term "mentally challenged" and "mentally retarded".
Is the Retarded Policeman on YouTube really retarded?
Josh Perry (Ponce), the actor who portrays the Retarded Policeman on YouTube, has Down Syndrome.
What portion of the mentally disabled are classified as profoundly retarded?
Only 1-2% of the mentally retarded population is classified as profoundly retarded.
What is the meaning of word what?
'MEANING' in other words can be the 'vocabulary' of a word or the 'essence' of the word as to what the word precisely means. OR meaning is the meaning of meaning what you just said meaning
