English Explanatory Dictionary

mentally retarded

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. intellectually disabled, medically defined as having an IQ (intelligence quotient) below 70 in addition to deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors (which means having problems with basic functional skills that affect everyday, general living).

Word forms

mentally retarded more mentally retarded most mentally retarded

Synonyms

intellectually disabled developmentally disabled mentally challenged special developmentally delayed retarded
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