DILATION - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic

Categories: Discussion, Treatment, Discourse

Part of speech: Noun

the act of expanding an aperture

Example: the dilation of the pupil of the eye

Categories: Expansion, Enlargement

dilate – A related word in the same word family.

ion – A related word in the same word family.

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