Dilation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of expanding an aperture; "the dilation of the pupil of the eye".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The professor's lengthy dilation on the history of philosophy left many students struggling to stay awake.
- The author's dilation on the themes of love and loss in the novel added depth and complexity to the narrative.
- The politician's dilation on the economic benefits of the new policy was met with skepticism by many in the audience.
- The academic's dilation on the methodology used in the study was so detailed that it became tedious to follow.
- The writer's dilation on the symbolism in the poem revealed new insights and interpretations that had not been previously considered.