dilatory
adj/ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/UK/daɪˈleɪt(ə)ɹi//ˈdɪləˌtɔɹi/US
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.
- derived from dīlātōrius
- derived from dilatoire
- inherited from dilatorie
Definitions
Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or…
Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision.
- a dilatory strategy
- Alva, as usual, brought his dilatory policy to bear upon his adversary with great effect.
Slow or tardy.
Relating to dilation
Relating to dilation; dilative.
The neighborhood
Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for dilatory. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA