NYT Dictionary

DILATION

/daɪˈleɪʃən/
Noundi-LA-tiondi-la-tion · 3 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

The act of dilating.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From dilate + -ion, late 16th c.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

expansiondilatationcunctationhold-updefermentdelaydilationdetainhinderhesitance

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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