NYT Dictionary

DILUTE

/daɪˈlut/
VerbAdjectiveNoundi-LUTEdi-lute · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

To make thinner by adding solvent to a solution, especially by adding water.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin dīlūtus, from dīluere (“to wash away, dissolve, cause to melt, dilute”), from dī-, dis- (“away, apart”) + luere (“to wash”). See lave, and compare deluge.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

abasedashsophisticateadulteradulterateadulterizealloybalderdashcorruptbastardize

Antonyms

condenseconcentrateundiluted

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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