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dilation

noun

the act of expanding an aperture

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
IL
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

daɪˈleɪʃən

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of expanding an aperture

    “the dilation of the pupil of the eye”

noun

  1. a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic

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Example Sentences

the dilation of the pupil of the eye

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