dilatory

Meaning

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

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/
Etymology

In summary

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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