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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

tardive

/tɑːrdaɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does tardive mean?

adjective

Developing or occurring late in the course of a disease, especially after the initial treatment has been stopped.

Example

"The tardive dyskinesia was a side effect of the long-term medication."

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