Defect and Retardation

Defect

Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.

Retardation and defect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retardation" instead a noun "Defect".

Retardation

Retardation noun - A usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something.

Defect and retardation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Retardation".

Nearby Words: retarded, retarding
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Retardation and Defect. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/retardation
Defect & Retardation. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/retardation>.
Retardation or Defect. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/retardation.
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