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Delayed
is always a great word to know.
So is gamma ray. Does it mean:
| radiation in the form of elementary particles emitted by an atomic nucleus produced by decay of radioactive substances or by nuclear fission |
| a photon of penetrating electromagnetic radiation emitted from an atomic nucleus; electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than 1/10 of a nanometer |
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verb (used with object)
1.
to put off to a later time; defer; postpone: The pilot delayed the flight until the weather cleared.
2.
to impede the process or progress of; retard; hinder: The dense fog delayed the plane's landing.
verb (used without object)
3.
to put off action; linger; loiter: He delayed until it was too late.
noun
4.
the act of delaying; procrastination; loitering.
5.
an instance of being delayed: There were many delays during the train trip.
6.
the period or amount of time during which something is delayed: The ballet performance began after a half-hour delay.
Origin:
1225–75; Middle English delaien (v.), delai(e) (noun) < Old French delaier (v.), delai (noun)
1225–75; Middle English delaien (v.), delai(e) (noun) < Old French delaier (v.), delai (noun)
Related forms
de·lay·a·ble, adjective
de·lay·er, noun
de·lay·ing·ly, adverb
pre·de·lay, noun, verb
un·de·lay·a·ble, adjective
EXPANDSynonyms
1. See defer1. 2. slow, detain. 3. procrastinate, tarry. 4. tarrying, dawdling. 5. deferment, postponement, respite.
1. See defer1. 2. slow, detain. 3. procrastinate, tarry. 4. tarrying, dawdling. 5. deferment, postponement, respite.
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| delayed | |
adjective | |
| not as far along as normal in development |
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