delayed

[dih-leyd]

adjective

1. put off; postponed.

   delayed flights.

2. detained; hindered.

   Delayed deliveries cause customers to complain.

3. slow; gradual.

   a delayed reaction;

   a child's delayed development.

4. 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

Flights from Scottish airports may also be delayed or cancelled.

From BBC

“Nowhere is the maxim that ‘justice delayed is justice denied’ more accurate than in labor.”

From Los Angeles Times

"For this reason, the opening of the festival grounds has been delayed," said police.

From BBC

This has also delayed the force being able to confirm whether he was murdered.

From BBC

Dozens of flights were delayed or cancelled over the weekend.

From BBC

Related Words

• deferred 
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• slowed www.thesaurus.com