dilatory

Etymology

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.

adj

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

adj

  1. Relating to dilation; dilative.

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