dilatory

Meanings

• adjective

  Tending to delay or cause delays; slow in acting or processing.

• adjective

  Delaying or causing delays; unwilling to act promptly.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dilatory
hazy , jazzy

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Variants

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dilatorily , dilatoriness , dilatorinesses , dilatory

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Etymology

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From the Latin dilatorius, meaning 'tending to make larger' or 'expanding'. The modern meaning of dilatory is derived from the original sense through the idea of delaying or prolonging.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dilatory' is often used in legal contexts to describe parties or witnesses who unnecessarily delay legal proceedings.

2. The opposite of dilatory is 'prompt' or 'expeditious'.

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Related Concepts

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1. procrastination: Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing an action or task despite the potential negative consequences. Dilatory behavior can be a form of procrastination, as it involves deliberately delaying action or progress.

2. adversely: The term 'dilatory' can have an adverse effect on individuals and organizations when it leads to delays or inefficiencies. For example, a dilatory employee may cause delays in completing a project, leading to missed deadlines and potential financial losses.

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Culture

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The term 'dilatory' has been used in various literary works to describe characters or situations where there is a deliberate delay or unwillingness to act. In art, the concept of dilatoriness can be seen in the works of artists who deliberately take their time to create intricate details in their pieces.

How to Memorize "dilatory"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'dilatory', visualize a person or situation that is slow to act or progress.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dilatory' with the idea of delay or slowness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Delayed In Late Action Resulting In Time Out Yielding' to remember the definition of dilatory.

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