NYT Dictionary

DILATATION

/ˌdaɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
Noundil-a-TA-tiondil-a-ta-tion · 4 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

Prolixity; diffuse discourse.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Old French dilatation, from Late Latin dīlātātio, early 15th c.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dilationdistensiondistentionamplificationballyhoobloatboilbumpbunionburlesque

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2022, 2025.

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