Associations to the word «Dilatory»

Wiktionary

DILATORY, adjective. Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision.
DILATORY, adjective. Slow or tardy.

Dictionary definition

DILATORY, adjective. Wasting time.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke