Lagging

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -æɡɪŋ

Origin

from lag

Full definition of lagging

Adjective

1. falling behind, not keeping up the pace
2. Occurring after; indicating the later phase of
• 1944, David Hay Surgeoner, Radio for aeroplanes‎, A leading wave is one which reaches its maximum value before another, which is thus a lagging wave

Coordinate terms

• (occurring after) leading, concurrent

Derived terms

• lagging indicator

Noun

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

Verb

1. Present participle of lag

Related terms

• laggard