dismal start [ slow start | terrible start ]

dead slow ahead!

complete transformation in the pearlite range is only obtained after a very slow cooling rate

creep speed of a mooring winch

Definition: An acute psychotic disorder in which hallucinations, delusions or perceptual disturbances are obvious but markedly variable, changing from day to day or even from hour to hour. Emotional turmoil with intense transient feelings of happiness or ecstasy, or anxiety and irritability, is also frequently present. The polymorphism and instability are characteristic for the overall clinical picture and the psychotic features do not justify a diagnosis of schizophrenia (F20.-). These disorders often have an abrupt onset, developing rapidly within a few days, and they frequently show a rapid resolution of symptoms with no recurrence. I ...[+++]f the symptoms persist the diagnosis should be changed to persistent delusional disorder (F22.-). | Bouffée délirante without symptoms of schizophrenia or unspecified Cycloid psychosis without symptoms of schizophrenia or unspecified

Definition: A disorder of uncertain nosological validity, characterized by the same type of qualitative abnormalities of reciprocal social interaction that typify autism, together with a restricted, stereotyped, repetitive repertoire of interests and activities. It differs from autism primarily in the fact that there is no general delay or retardation in language or in cognitive development. This disorder is often associated with marked clumsiness. There is a strong tendency for the abnormalities to persist into adolescence and adult life. Psychotic episodes occasionally occur in early adult life. | Autistic psychopathy Schizoid disorder ...[+++] of childhood

The Commission has been very slow to provide assistance to build up local and regional capacity, its main project for this purpose not starting until 2000.

Negotiations on subsidies to services have begun, but they are basically stalled or are advancing at a snail's pace.

Globally, however.in other countries, as well as in Canada, the 1990s were, in the early part, a very slow growth period.

36. Welcomes the 8,4% increase in PA to EUR 45 134 million proposed for 2012 as compared to 2011, and believes that this increase will allow for programme implementation to catch up quickly following the very slow start-up of programmes at the beginning of the 2007-13 period; emphasises that this increase should also make it possible to address additional payment needs stemming from the recent legislative changes, the approval of all management and control systems and the closure of the 2000-2006 programmes;