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feminine
/deˈmoɾa/
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Translation
delay
Word origin
From the verb demorar, from Latin demorari ('to linger, to wait'), from de plus morari ('to delay'), which comes from mora ('a delay').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- demorari
- English cognates
- moratorium
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluraldemoras
Examples
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The flight left with a two-hour delay.
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We apologise for the delay in replying.
¿ tanta ?
What is the reason for such a long delay in the payment?
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Without further delay, let us start the meeting.
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The train delay made us miss the connection.
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