dilatory

Meaning

Adjective

Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision.
Slow or tardy.
Relating to dilation; dilative

Origin

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

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