English Explanatory Dictionary

laggard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Lagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group.
  2. Not growing as quickly as the rest of the flock or herd.
noun
  1. One who lags behind; one who takes more time than is necessary or more than the others in a group.

Pronunciation

/ˈlæɡəd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-laggard.wav /ˈlæɡɚd/

Word forms

laggard more laggard most laggard laggards

Etymology

From lag + -ard.

Derived words

laggardism laggardly laggardness
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