Dilation

Pronunciation: /daɪˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of dilation

noun the action of dilating a part or organ of the body

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor explained that dilation of the pupils is a normal response to low light.

A2 During labor, the cervix undergoes dilation to allow the baby to pass through.

B1 The optometrist used eye drops to induce dilation for a better view of the retina.

B2 The photographer used a special lens to capture the dilation of the galaxy.

C1 The engineer studied the dilation properties of the material under extreme conditions.

C2 The scientist's research on time dilation in space-time has revolutionized our understanding of the universe.

Examples of dilation in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed eye drops to help with pupil dilation.

informal I heard that staring at a screen for too long can cause eye dilation.

slang I can't believe how much my eyes dilated when I saw that cute puppy!

figurative The company's profits experienced a significant dilation after the new marketing campaign.

Grammatical Forms of dilation

• past tense: dilated
• plural: dilations
• comparative: more dilated
• superlative: most dilated
• present tense: dilates
• future tense: will dilate
• perfect tense: has dilated
• continuous tense: is dilating
• singular: dilation
• positive degree: dilated
• infinitive: to dilate
• gerund: dilating
• participle: dilating

Origin and Evolution of dilation

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dilation' originated from the Latin word 'dilatare', which means to spread out or enlarge.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe the act of expanding or enlarging a bodily passage or opening, the term 'dilation' has since evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the expansion of concepts or time intervals.