dilatory

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/ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/ English

Definitions

adjective

Relating to dilation; dilative

adjective

Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision.“a dilatory strategy”
Slow or tardy.

Related words

Synonyms

laggard slow dawdling cautious unpunctual pokey poky fabian delay delaying delayed procrastination late hesitant reluctant sluggish

Associated

adjourn quorum tactic tactics motion parliamentary senate refer taking result order performance

Rhymes

repository hoary quarry allegory desultory transitory ambulatory glory aleatory territory

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