dilatory

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/
  • (rarely) IPA: /daɪˈleɪt(ə)ɹi/

Adjective

dilatory (not comparable)

1. Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision.

   a dilatory strategy

   • Alva, as usual, brought his dilatory policy to bear upon his adversary.

2. Slow or tardy.

Translations

• French: dilatoire
• German: aufschiebend, dilatorisch, verspätet (answer)
• Russian: откладывающий

Translations

• German: langsam, zögernd
• Russian: медлительный

Adjective

dilatory (not comparable)

1. Relating to dilation; dilative

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