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dilated

UK
/ˈdaɪ.leɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈdaɪ.leɪ.tɪd/

Translations

dilatedadjective
more dilated
Comp.
most dilated
Super.
UK
/daɪˈleɪtɪd/
US
/daɪˈleɪtɪd/
dilatéEmploi surtout médical et anatomique.
The doctor noted that the patient's pupils were dilated during the examination.
Le médecin a noté que les pupilles du patient étaient dilatées pendant l'examen.
Synonyms
broadened
stretched
widened
enlarged
expanded
Antonyms
contracted
dilatedpast participle
UK
/daɪˈleɪtɪd/
US
/ˈdaɪˌleɪtɪd/
Functions as the past participle of the verb “dilate” when modifying nouns after linking verbs or in participial phrases.
dilatéParticipe passé employé comme adjectif, surtout en contexte médical.
After the procedure, her pupils remained dilated for several hours.
Après l'intervention, ses pupilles sont restées dilatées pendant plusieurs heures.
Synonyms
dilated (no direct alternative)
gaping
opened
extended
stretched
broadened
swollen
distended
widened
enlarged
expanded
dilateverb

dilated

Past Simple

dilated
Past Simple
dilated
Past Participle
dilating
Gerund
UK
/daɪˈleɪt/
US
/daɪˈleɪt/
dilaterSens médical et général : rendre plus large ou plus ouvert.
The doctor used eye drops to dilate the patient's pupils for the examination.
Le médecin a utilisé des gouttes pour dilater les pupilles du patient en vue de l'examen.
développerSens figuré : parler ou écrire longuement sur un sujet.
The professor began to dilate on the topic of ancient civilizations during the lecture.
Le professeur a commencé à développer le sujet des civilisations anciennes pendant le cours.
Additional translations
élargirEmploi plus général ; peut exprimer l'idée d'agrandir ou d'ouvrir davantage.
Synonyms
stretch
enlarge
widen
broaden
amplify
expand
Antonyms
contract

Definitions

dilatedadjective
Expanded or widened, especially in reference to a body part or organ.
The doctor noted that the patient's pupils were dilated during the examination.
Stretched or enlarged beyond normal dimensions.
The dilated riverbanks indicated the heavy rainfall from the previous night.
dilatedpast participle
Past participle of the verb “dilate”, used adjectivally.
After the procedure, her pupils remained dilated for several hours.
dilateverb
To make or become wider, larger, or more open.
The doctor used eye drops to dilate the patient's pupils for the examination.
To speak or write at length on a subject.
The professor began to dilate on the topic of ancient civilizations during the lecture.
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