noun
dilatation
Dilatation (noun) means Speech or writing that goes on for far too long.
noun
1
Speech or writing that goes on for far too long.
2
The process of becoming wider or larger on every side.
3
(medicine) The widening of a passage or organ in the body.
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Etymology
Came into English from Old French dilatation, which derived from Late Latin dīlātātio, in the early 15th century.
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Rhymes for dilatation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of dilatation?
"dilatation" (noun) means speech or writing that goes on for far too long.
What is another word for dilatation?
Other words for "dilatation" include distention, distension, dilation.
What is the opposite of dilatation?
The opposite of "dilatation" is contraction.
What are the different meanings of dilatation?
"dilatation" has 3 main meanings: 1. Speech or writing that goes on for far too long; 2. The process of becoming wider or larger on every side; 3. (medicine) The widening of a passage or organ in the body.
