dilation

[ dahy-ley-shuh n, di- ]

/ daɪˈleɪ ʃən, dɪ- /

the act of dilating; state of being dilated.

Words nearby dilation

First recorded in 1590–1600; dilate + -ion

non·di·la·tion, nouno·ver·di·la·tion, nounself-di·la·tion, noun

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Breadth is the dilation of the heart, length is long-suffering, height is hope, and depth is faith.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10)|Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
The dilation of the air, by virtue of its elastic force, is found to be very surprising.
The Mosaic History of the Creation of the World|Thomas Wood
Thank Heaven, there is yet no dilation of the pupil; it is not too late!
The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales|Bret Harte
A formidable condensation, awaiting the gigantic hour of dilation!
The Man Who Laughs|Victor Hugo

But the contraction and dilation of her pupils were so swift that no one but an expectant observer would have noted the change.
The Crime Club|William Holt-White

dilation

[ dī-lā′shən, dĭ- ]

The act of expanding or the condition of being expanded.

Dilatation.

dilation

[ dī-lā′shən, dĭ- ]

The widening or stretching of an opening or a hollow structure in the body.