Retardative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Retardative is an adjective meaning That retards; delaying, impeditive.
Meaning
That retards; delaying, impeditive.
Example Sentences
In the German lands east of the River Elbe and in the Habsburg Monarchy, the anchoring of the serfs to the lord's estate is generally believed to have had a retardative effect […].
Synonyms for retardative
Depending on context, synonyms include retardatory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include impedite, retrocedent, detractory, prohibitory, restrictionary, restrict.
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