dilatory
Meanings
Adjective Satellite
- wasting time
Adj
- Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision.
- Slow or tardy.
- Relating to dilation; dilative.
Origin / 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.
Scrabble Score: 12
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Words With Friends Score: 12
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