/rɪˈtɑːrdəns/ (ri-TARD-uhns)

Definitions

1. noun

The act or state of retarding or delaying something

“The retardance of the project due to unforeseen circumstances led to a significant cost overrun.”

2. noun

The quality or state of being delayed or slowed down

“The retardance of the team’s progress was due to the lack of adequate resources.”