dilatate

[ dih-ley-teyt, dil-uh-teyt ]

adjective

1. dilated; broadened.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dilatate¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin dīlātātus, past participle of dīlātāre to dilate; -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Sovra tutto 'l sabbion d'un cader lento Piovean di fuoco dilatate falde, Come di neve in alpe senza vento.

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