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dilatory

English

Etymology

From Old French dilatoire , from Latin dilatorius (extending or putting off (time)), from dilator, from differo. Not etymologically related to delay.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?d?l?t(?)?i/
    • (rarely) IPA(key): /da??le?t(?)?i/

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 with great effect.
  2. Slow or tardy.

Derived terms

  • dilatorily
  • dilatoriness
  • indilatory
  • venodilatory

Translations

Adjective

dilatory (not comparable)

  1. Relating to dilation; dilative

References

Anagrams

  • adroitly, idolatry

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inattentive

English

Etymology

in- +? attentive

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /??n.?.?t?n.t?v/

Adjective

inattentive (comparative more inattentive, superlative most inattentive)

  1. Of or pertaining to lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.
    He was inattentive in class and did not do well in his exams.

Synonyms

  • absent-minded
  • distracted
  • distrait
  • unconcentrated

Antonyms

  • attentive
  • vigilant

Derived terms

  • inattentively
  • inattentiveness

Translations


French

Adjective

inattentive

  1. feminine singular of inattentif

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