dilatory

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/ / /daɪˈleɪt(ə)ɹi/ / /ˈdɪləˌtɔɹi/

adj

Etymology: From Middle English dilatorie, from Old French dilatoire, from Latin dīlātōrius (“extending or putting off (time)”), from dīlātor, from differō. Not etymologically related to delay.

Relating to dilation; dilative.