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dilatant

di·lat·ant
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-leyt-nt, dahy-]
    • /dɪˈleɪt nt, daɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-leyt-nt, dahy-]
    • /dɪˈleɪt nt, daɪ-/

Definitions of dilatant word

  • adjective dilatant dilating; expanding. 1
  • adjective dilatant Physical Chemistry. exhibiting an increase in volume on being changed in shape, owing to a wider spacing between particles. 1
  • adjective dilatant Petrology. (of rock) exhibiting an increase in volume owing to rearrangement and recrystallization of constituent grains. 1
  • noun dilatant Tending to dilate, or causing dilation. 1
  • adjective dilatant tending to dilate; dilating 0
  • adjective dilatant of, concerned with, or exhibiting dilatancy 0

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Origin of dilatant

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Latin dīlātant- (stem of dīlātāns), present participle of dīlātāre to dilate; see -ant

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Parts of speech for Dilatant

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

dilatant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for dilatant

adj dilatant

  • inclusive — including or encompassing the stated limit or extremes in consideration or account (usually used postpositively): from 6 to 37 inclusive.
  • far-reaching — extending far in influence, effect, etc.: the far-reaching effect of his speech.
  • ample — If there is an ample amount of something, there is enough of it and usually some extra.
  • big — A big person or thing is large in physical size.
  • great — unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.

adjective dilatant

  • broad — Something that is broad is wide.
  • comprehensive — Something that is comprehensive includes everything that is needed or relevant.

Antonyms for dilatant

adj dilatant

  • narrow — of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected: a narrow path.
  • limited — confined within limits; restricted or circumscribed: a limited space; limited resources.
  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
  • reserved — kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.
  • silent — making no sound; quiet; still: a silent motor.

Top questions with dilatant

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