adjective
dilated
deye-LAY-tihd
Dilated (adjective) means Made wider or larger than normal. Example: “The doctor noted his dilated pupils as a possible drug sign.”
adjective
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Made wider or larger than normal.
"The doctor noted his dilated pupils as a possible drug sign."
How to use dilated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWidened or enlarged, usually describing pupils, blood vessels, or the cervix during labor.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more dilated
- Superlative
- most dilated
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Rhymes for dilated
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What does “dilated” mean?
The word “dilated” means made wider or larger than normal. In plain terms, widened or enlarged, usually describing pupils, blood vessels, or the cervix during labor.
How do you pronounce “dilated”?
“Dilated” is pronounced deye-LAY-tihd (/daɪˈleɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dilated” in a sentence?
Here is “dilated” used in a sentence: “The doctor noted his dilated pupils as a possible drug sign.”
What part of speech is “dilated”?
“Dilated” is an adjective.
