Word: retarded
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: re
tard
ed
Definition: Designating a parameter of an electromagnetic field which is adjusted to account for the finite speed of radiation.
Morphemes:
Affix: retard
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A slowing down of the tempo; a ritardando.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: back, backwards
Affix: tardus
Language: la
Decoded: tardus
Meaning: slow
Affix: -ed
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: As an extension of the above, when used along with an adjective preceding the noun, describes something that has an object of a particular quality.