lagging

English

Etymology

from lag

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -æɡɪŋ

Adjective

lagging (comparative more lagging, superlative most lagging)

1. falling behind, not keeping up the pace
2. Occurring after; indicating the later phase of
   • 1944, David Hay Surgeoner, Radio for aeroplanes‎, page 34:

     A leading wave is one which reaches its maximum value before another, which is thus a lagging wave

Quotations

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Coordinate terms

• (occurring after): leading, concurrent

Derived terms

• lagging indicator

Noun

lagging (usually uncountable; plural laggings)

1. The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection
2. The material so used

Translations

insulation material

• Greek: θερμομονωτικό υλικό (el) (thermomonotikó ylikó) n

Verb

lagging

1. Present participle of lag.

Related terms

• laggard