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Word 'dilatorily' in Other Languages
- dilatorily in Assamese অসমীয়া
- dilatorily in Bengali বাংলা
- dilatorily in Bodo बड़ो
- dilatorily in Dogri डोगरी
- dilatorily in English
- dilatorily in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- dilatorily in Hindi हिन्दी
- dilatorily in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- dilatorily in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- dilatorily in Konkani कोंकणी
- dilatorily in Maithili মৈথিলী
- dilatorily in Malayalam മലയാളം
- dilatorily in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- dilatorily in Marathi मराठी
- dilatorily in Nepali नेपाली
- dilatorily in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- dilatorily in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- dilatorily in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- dilatorily in Santali
- dilatorily in Sindhi سنڌي
- dilatorily in Tamil தமிழ்
- dilatorily in Telugu తెలుగు
- dilatorily in Urdu اُردُو
Dilatorily
Part of Speech
Adverb
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪ.ləˈtɔː.rə.li/ (American English), /ˌdɪ.ləˈtɒ.rɪ.li/ (British English)
Definitions
- In a manner that causes delay or procrastination.
- Acting in a slow, delaying, or obstructive way.
Usage Examples
- The committee acted dilatorily, postponing the decision for weeks.
- She responded dilatorily to the urgent request, causing unnecessary delays.
- His paperwork was processed dilatorily, leading to frustration among applicants.
Etymology
Derived from "dilatory" (Latin: dilatorius - "delaying, putting off") + the adverbial suffix "-ly."
Synonyms
- Slowly
- Procrastinatingly
- Sluggishly
- Unhurriedly
- Postponingly
Antonyms
- Promptly
- Swiftly
- Immediately
- Expeditiously
- Efficiently
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | lentement | /lɑ̃t.mɑ̃/ |
| Spanish | tardíamente | /tarˈdi.a.men.te/ |
| German | zögerlich | /ˈtsøːɡɐ.lɪç/ |
| Hindi | विलंब से | /vilamb se/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 拖延地 | /tuō yán dì/ |
| Russian | медлительно | /mʲɪdˈlʲitʲɪlʲnə/ |
| Japanese | 遅々として | /chichi toshite/ |
| Arabic | ببطء | /bi-buṭʼ/ |
| Portuguese | tardiamente | /tar.d͡ʒi.aˈmẽ.tʃi/ |
| Korean | 지연되게 | /ji-yeon-dwae-ge/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
American English: /ˌdaɪ.ləˈtɔː.rə.li/
British English: /ˌdɪ.ləˈtɒ.rɪ.li/
Australian English: /ˌdaɪ.ləˈtɔː.rə.li/
Historical Usage
The word "dilatorily" has been in use since the late 17th century, primarily in legal and bureaucratic contexts to describe actions causing delays. Over time, it has been adopted in literary and conversational English to express procrastination or inefficiency.
Cultural Nuances
The term is often used in legal, governmental, and business settings to criticize unnecessary delays in decision-making or processes. In literature, it is sometimes used to describe a character’s slow or reluctant behavior.
More Information
Legal and Bureaucratic Usage: The word is frequently found in legal documents describing intentional delays in court proceedings or government actions.
Psychological Aspect: The term can be associated with procrastination tendencies, a common behavioral trait linked to indecision and avoidance.
Modern Relevance: In an age of rapid communication and efficiency, acting "dilatorily" is often viewed negatively, especially in corporate and technological sectors where speed is valued.