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slow-moving

adj · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Moving slowly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: fast-moving

2

adj

Meaning 2

Of or relating to a situation in which events unfold in slow succession.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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3

adj

Meaning 3

Of a product or service, that is sold slowly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, marketing

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

moving slowly

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • slow-moving cars

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Māori: pūtumu — travelling at a slow speed
  • Māori: taitu — travelling at a slow speed
Real reading context

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