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Jan 1, 2024 · tardy. (adj.) late 15c., "slow, moving with a slow pace or motion," from Old French tardif "slow, late" (12c.), also the name of the snail character in the Roman de Renart, from Vulgar Latin *tardivus, from Latin tardus "slow, sluggish; late; dull, stupid," a word of unknown origin; de Vaan gives it "no etymology."
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tardy. (adj.). 1520er Jahre, "langsam", aus dem...
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tardy (adj.) Anni 1520, "lento," dal francese antico tardif...
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TARDY definition: 1. slow or late in happening or arriving: 2. slow or late in happening or arriving: 3. late in…. Learn more.
Tardy definition: late; behind time; not on time. See examples of TARDY used in a sentence.
Sep 27, 2024 · in their action, often lying dormant in the blood for many days. Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull. His tardy performance bordered on incompetence. (obsolete) Unwary; unready (especially in the phrase take (someone) tardy). base (quoth she) or die; / Thy life is mine, and liberty.
2 meanings: 1. occurring later than expected 2. slow in progress, growth, etc.... Click for more definitions.
What does the adjective tardy mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective tardy, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised.
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tardy (in doing something) slow to act, move or happen; late in happening or arriving. The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitudes. people who are tardy in paying their bills (North American English) to be tardy for school; The government’s tardy response to the situation has exacerbated matters.
