ˈdiləˌtōrē, -tȯr-, -ri, chiefly dial -ˌter- adjective
Etymology: Late Latin dilatorius causing delay, from Latin dilatus (suppletive past participle of differre to postpone, delay) (from di- — from dis- apart — + latus carried, suppletive past participle of ferre to carry) + -orius -ory — more at dis- , tolerate
1. : tending or having the intent to cause delay
obstructive and dilatory tactics
2. : characterized by procrastination or delay : tardy : slow
he is dilatory in answering letters
dilatory payment of bills
Synonyms: see slow