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- DILATORY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
You see, if procrastination is your style, dilatory is the word for you It’s been describing things that cause delay since at least the 15th century, and its ancestors were hanging around with similar meanings long before that
- DILATORY Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
DILATORY definition: tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy See examples of dilatory used in a sentence
- DILATORY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
My local authority was dilatory when housing benefits were introduced, and it is just as dilatory now in respect of exemptions
- dilatory, adj. ¹ n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English . . .
Factsheet What does the word dilatory mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word dilatory See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
- dilatory - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Adjective dilatory (not comparable) Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision a dilatory strategy
- dilatory adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage . . .
Definition of dilatory adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary dilatory (in doing something) not acting quickly enough; causing delay The government has been dilatory in dealing with the problem of unemployment
- Dilatory - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com
The adjective dilatory comes from the Latin root word dilator, a noun that means "someone who puts off things" or "a procrastinator " If you are always late to appointments, people may accuse you of being dilatory, especially if they think you don't have a good excuse
- Dilatory — Meaning, Usage, and Tips for Proper Use
At its core, “dilatory” describes actions or behaviors that are slow, delayed, or intended to cause delays It has a nuance of procrastination or a tendency to be sluggish in doing something that should be done promptly
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