어떤 것의 진행이나 발달을 늦추거나 지연시키는 행위.
The act of delaying or slowing the progress or development of something.
예문:
"The addition of specific polymers resulted in the retardation of the setting time for the concrete."
"Economic instability often leads to the retardation of industrial growth in developing nations."
지능이나 신체적 발달이 연령 평균보다 느린 상태.
A condition where mental or physical development is slower than average for a person's age.
예문:
"The clinical report noted a significant retardation in the patient's motor skill development."
"Modern diagnostic criteria have moved away from using retardation as a formal classification."
속도가 줄어드는 현상 또는 물체가 감속하는 비율.
The reduction in speed or the rate at which an object slows down; negative acceleration.
예문:
"The parachute deployment provided enough retardation to ensure a safe landing for the capsule."
"Engineers calculated the retardation force required to bring the high-speed train to a halt."
이전 화음의 음이 유지되다가 다음 화음에서 위로 해결되는 계류음의 일종.
A type of suspension where a note is held over from a previous chord and resolves upward to a harmonic note.
예문:
"The composer used a retardation in the final cadence to create a sense of yearning."
"Unlike a standard suspension that resolves downward, a retardation always resolves upward."