Synonyms of dilation
16 similar words
Another word for dilation is dilatation. Other synonyms of dilation are expansion, cunctation, hold-up, deferment and delay.
Synonyms and similar words for dilation
nounState of being dilated; expansion; dilatation.
- expansion
- dilatationThe act of dilating; expansion; an enlarging on all sides; the state of being dilated.
nounDelay.
- cunctationDelay, hesitation, procrastination.
- hold-upA delay or wait.
- deferment
- delay
- detain
- hinderThe buttocks.
- hesitanceThe act or state of hesitating.
- hesitancyA pausing or halting before beginning a task, often as a result of some fear or uncertainty about the outcome.
- hesitation
- holdoff
- postponementA delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.
- respite
- retard
- prorogation archaic
Meaning of dilation
- noun The act of dilating.
- noun State of being dilated; expansion; dilatation.
- noun Delay.
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Questions about synonyms of dilation
- What is another word for dilation?
- Dilation has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dilatation, expansion, cunctation, hold-up, deferment, delay, detain and hinder.
- What does dilation mean?
- Dilation means the act of dilating.
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