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dilatation

/dɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

Meanings
noun
Prolixity; diffuse discourse.

Examples :

"The teacher's explanation of the history of the Roman Empire was a bit of a dilatation, taking much longer than necessary. "
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Related Words

Illustration examination

examination noun

/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of examining.

"The examination of the patient's symptoms took several hours. "

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration enlargement

enlargement noun

/ɪnˈlɑː(ɹ)d͡ʒmənt/

The act of making something larger.

"Rick was ashamed about the size of his penis, so he had a penis enlargement."

Illustration dilation

dilation noun

/daɪˈleɪʃən/

The act of dilating.

"The doctor used eye drops to cause dilation of my pupils so she could examine the back of my eyes. "

Illustration observed

observed verb

/əbˈzɜːvd/ /əbˈzɝvd/

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

Illustration necessary

necessary noun

/ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/

(usually with the definite article) A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory.

"The school's new addition includes a modern necessary. "

Illustration enlarging

enlarging verb

/ɪnˈlɑːrdʒɪŋ/ /ɛnˈlɑːrdʒɪŋ/

To make larger.

"The bakery is enlarging its storefront to accommodate more customers. "

Illustration discourse

discourse noun

/dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/

Verbal exchange, conversation.

"The discourse between the teacher and the student was about the upcoming history exam. "

Illustration expansion

expansion noun

/ɪkˈspænʃən/

The act or process of expanding.

"The expansion of metals and plastics in response to heat is well understood."

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

Illustration esophagus

esophagus noun

/ɪˈsɒfəɡəs/ /iˈsɒfəɡəs/

The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

"The doctor examined the patient's esophagus to see if there were any problems with swallowing. "

Illustration dilating

dilating verb

/ˈdaɪleɪtɪŋ/ /daɪˈleɪtɪŋ/

To enlarge; to make bigger.

"The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better."