delayed
Americanadjective
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delayed flights.
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Delayed deliveries cause customers to complain.
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a delayed reaction;
a child's delayed development.
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Physics. of or relating to a particle, as a neutron or alpha particle, that is emitted from an excited nucleus formed in a nuclear reaction, the emission occurring some time after the reaction is completed.
Other Word Forms
- undelayed adjective
- well-delayed adjective
Example Sentences
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The case had been delayed several times over concerns around Esan's mental health and fitness to plead.
From BBC
The report from the Audit Scotland and the Accounts Commission said one in nine hospital beds were occupied because of delayed discharges in the 12 months to April 2025.
From BBC
A Commerce Department agency laid out further plans to catch up on publishing economic data that was delayed by the fall’s government shutdown.
The company has delayed AI features and is seen as being behind other Big Tech players when it comes to AI innovation.
From MarketWatch
The postponement marked the second time the case has been delayed.
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