mentally retarded

English

Adjective

mentally retarded

(partly outdated and often no longer considered polite) intellectually disabled, medically defined as having an IQ (intelligence quotient) below 70 in addition to deficits in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).

Synonyms

intellectually disabled
developmentally disabled
mentally challenged
special
developmentally delayed
retarded (offensive)

Translations

having an IQ below 70 and problems with basic daily living skills

Arabic: متخلف‎‎
Macedonian: ментално заостанат m (méntalno zaóstanat)

Romanian: retardat, înapoiat mintal

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