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dilated

IPA: /daɪˈleɪtɪd/

KK: /daɪˈleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Widened or expanded in size, often referring to a part of the body or an opening.

Example: The doctor noted that the blood vessels were dilated during the examination.

dilation

IPA: /daɪˈleɪʃən/

KK: /daɪˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something larger or wider, often used in medical contexts to describe the expansion of an organ or body part.

Example: The doctor explained that dilation of the pupils is a normal response to low light.

dilator

IPA: //daɪˈleɪtə//

KK: /daɪˈleɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device or muscle that makes a part of the body wider or larger, like a blood vessel or the opening of the eye.

Example: The doctor used a dilator to widen the patient's airway during the procedure.

dilatorily

IPA: /dɪˈleɪtəˌrɪli/

KK: /dɪˈleɪtərɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes delay or is intended to postpone something.

Example: The committee acted dilatorily, causing the project to be delayed for months.

dilatory

IPA: /ˈdɪləˌtɔːri/

KK: /ˈdɪləˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that causes delays or is slow to act. It often refers to habits or actions that are not prompt and may involve procrastination.

Example: His dilatory approach to completing assignments often frustrated his teachers.

dilemma

IPA: /dɪˈlɛm.ə/

KK: /dɪˈlɛm.ə/

noun

Definition: A situation where a person has to choose between two or more difficult options, often with no clear right answer.

Example: She faced a dilemma about whether to accept the job offer or stay with her current employer.

diligence

IPA: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

KK: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of being careful and hardworking in doing tasks or duties.

Example: She approached her studies with great diligence, ensuring she understood every topic.

diligent

IPA: /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/

KK: /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Showing careful and persistent work or effort in doing something.

Example: She is a diligent student who always completes her assignments on time.

diligently

IPA: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/

KK: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows careful and persistent effort or hard work.

Example: She worked diligently on her project to ensure it was perfect.

diluent

IPA: /ˈdɪl.ju.ənt/

KK: /ˈdɪl.ju.ənt/

adjective

Definition: A word that describes something that helps to make a substance less concentrated by adding another substance.

Example: The chemist used a diluent to reduce the strength of the solution.

noun

Definition: A substance that is added to another substance to make it less concentrated or to dilute it, often used in chemistry and medicine.

Example: The chemist added a diluent to the solution to reduce its concentration.

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