laggard

Definitions


[ˈlaɡəd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others
(e.g: staff were under enormous pressure and there was no time for laggards)


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Origin:
early 18th century (as an adjective): from lag


[ˈlaɡəd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- slower than desired or expected
(e.g: a bell to summon laggard children to school)


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Origin:
early 18th century (as an adjective): from lag




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