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lagging.

falling behind, not keeping up the pace

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. falling behind, not keeping up the pace

  2. Occurring after; indicating the later phase of

Where this word comes from

from lag

noun
  1. The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection.

    uncountable · usually
  2. The material so used.

    uncountable · usually
  3. A prison sentence, originally one of at least three years.

    countable · slang · usually
Where this word comes from

from lag

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of lag

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

from lag

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