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Dilatory

//ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision. not-comparable

    "a dilatory strategy"

  2. 2
    Relating to dilation; dilative. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Slow or tardy. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    wasting time wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English dilatorie, from Old French dilatoire, from Latin dīlātōrius (“extending or putting off (time)”), from dīlātor, from differō. Not etymologically related to delay.

Etymology 2

From Middle English dilatorie, from Old French dilatoire, from Latin dīlātōrius (“extending or putting off (time)”), from dīlātor, from differō. Not etymologically related to delay.

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