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Meaning of dilated
The primary meaning of "dilated" is to become or make something wider or larger.
Etymology of dilated
The word "dilated" comes from the Latin "dilatatus", which is the past participle of "dilatare", meaning "to spread out or extend", derived from "di-" (apart) and "lat-" (wide)
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that has become wider or larger
Synonyms
Definitions
- Made or become wider or larger
- * (of the pupils of the eyes) become wider, typically in response to dim light or certain medications
- * (of a river or other watercourse) become wider, typically as it approaches its mouth
Usage Examples
- The doctor examined the patient's dilated eyes to check for any signs of illness
- * The river became dilated as it approached the sea, creating a wide estuary
- * The student's dilated pupils suggested that she had been taking certain medications
Antonyms
narrowed
constricted
reduced
decreased
diminished
minimized
compressed
condensed
shrunk
shrunken
contracted
tightened
lessened
lowered
decreased
scaled down
cut back
curtailed