IPA: /daɪˈleɪtɪd/
KK: /daɪˈleɪtɪd/
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.
IPA: /daɪˈleɪʃən/
KK: /daɪˈleɪʃən/
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.
IPA: //daɪˈleɪtə//
KK: /daɪˈleɪtər/
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.
IPA: /dɪˈleɪtəˌrɪli/
KK: /dɪˈleɪtərɪli/
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.
IPA: /ˈdɪləˌtɔːri/
KK: /ˈdɪləˌtɔri/
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.
IPA: /dɪˈlɛm.ə/
KK: /dɪˈlɛm.ə/
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.
IPA: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/
KK: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/
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.
IPA: /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
KK: /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
Definition: Showing careful and persistent work or effort in doing something.
Example: She is a diligent student who always completes her assignments on time.
IPA: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/
KK: /ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/
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.
IPA: /ˈdɪl.ju.ənt/
KK: /ˈdɪl.ju.ənt/
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.
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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