Meaning Of The Word Dilatory

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What's The Definition Of Dilatory?

dilatory
adjective: Someone or something that is dilatory is slow and causes delay.

dilatory in American English
causing or tending to cause delay; meant to gain time, defer action, etc.
adjective: tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy

dilatory in British English
adjective: tending or inclined to delay or waste time

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