Looking for the meaning of the word DILATIONS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DILATIONS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Dilation
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʌɪˈleɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈleɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action or condition of becoming or being made wider, larger, or more open
Short Definition:condition of becoming or being made wider, larger, or more open
Examples:- nitric oxide causes dilation of the blood vessels
- dilation of the pupils of the eye
Definition:
the action of speaking or writing at length on (a subject)
Short Definition:action of speaking or writing at length on subject
Examples:- the main editorial involved no dilation on the privileges or responsibilities of citizenship
- dilations on Alpha Male psychology aren't overdone
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