laggard

Meanings

Adjective

  • Lagging behind; taking more time than the others in a group.
  • (animal husbandry) Not growing as quickly as the rest of the flock or herd.

Noun

  • One who lags behind; one who takes more time than is necessary or than the others in a group.

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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