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Learn a Word Daily — Dilatory
Today’s word is "Dilatory": Slow to act; causing delay.
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Word of the Day · January 30, 2026
Dilatory
DIL-uh-tor-ee · adjective
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Definition
Slow to act; causing delay.
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Origin & Etymology
From Latin dilatus, meaning “spread out” or “delayed.”
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Nuance
Dilatory implies unnecessary or habitual delay—not just being busy.
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Usage
“His dilatory response delayed the entire project.”
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Fun Fact
“Dilatory tactics” is a common phrase in law and politics for intentional stalling.
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