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retardative

/ˌrɛtəˈreɪtɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does retardative mean?

adjective

Relating to or causing a slowing or hindering of progress or development.

Example

"The retardative effects of the economic downturn were evident in the decline of the company's stock price."

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