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dilation

/ dilation /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the act of expanding an aperture
"the dilation of the pupil of the eye"
Type of:
expansion enlargement
Kinds of:
vasodilation mydriasis
Derived:
dilate distend
noun Sense 2
a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic
Type of:
discussion treatment discourse
Derived:
elaborate lucubrate expatiate exposit enlarge
Semantic Complexity
41%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
14
Times Searched
20
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expansion enlargement vasodilation mydriasis discussion treatment discourse