dilatory

/ˈdɪlət(ə)ɹi/adj

High School

Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision.

Slow or tardy.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

category oratory aleatory allegory auditory lavatory nugatory outlawry mandatory territory

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

dab dac dad dae dah dai dak dal dam dan

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bib bic big bil bin bip bis bit bui cid

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

rad bred darn darr drag rado ride rids rude ruud

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