Definitions for delayed

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delayed de·layed

Spelling: [dih-leyd]

IPA: /dɪˈleɪd/

Delayed is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 93 anagrams from letters in delayed (addeely).

Definitions for delayed

noun

1. the act of delaying; procrastination; loitering.
2. an instance of being delayed:
3. the period or amount of time during which something is delayed:

adjective

1. 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.

verb (used with object)

1. to put off to a later time; defer; postpone:
2. to impede the process or progress of; retard; hinder:

verb (used without object)

1. to put off action; linger; loiter:

Origin of delayed

1225-75; Middle English delaien (v.), delai(e) (noun) Old French delaier (v.), delai (noun)

Examples for delayed

It was a very great pity that he should have been delayed so long.

While difficult to estimate exact numbers, thousands of Americans die every year because of delayed or denied claims.

By trifling but unavoidable accidents, it was delayed a few hours.

But, together, Webster, Clay, and Calhoun delayed the Civil War for 40 years.

To add to the authenticity (and giving the kitchen the benefit of the doubt), the flight is delayed a few minutes.

Then he'd call back the next day and say the trip had been delayed.

Decidedly, the time had come when definite action should not be delayed.

Probably you came over with the delayed mail that brings the advice.'

What a real pity that she stayed so short a time, and you delayed!

We are looking at the results of what happens when justice is delayed or denied.