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Word entry · 8 letters

dilatory

Best crossword clue

"Slow to act"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/Part of speech adjectiveSorted adilortyStarts with DEnds with Y1 clues
1D2I3L4A5T6O7R8Y

Definitions

  1. wasting time

Word origin

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.

Used in a sentence

  • a dilatory strategy
  • Alva, as usual, brought his dilatory policy to bear upon his adversary with great effect.

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