Etymology

retardative

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Today it means: That retards; delaying, impeditive. Full definition →

First used 18th c.Latin retardāre
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  1. Latin · derived fromretardāre
  2. English todayretardative

From (the participle stem of) Latin retardāre + -ive.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. That retards; delaying, impeditive.

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