noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A tendency to delay. uncountable

   "This is reflected in the go-slow policy and delayism."

Example

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"This is reflected in the go-slow policy and delayism."

Etymology

From delay + -ism.

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