English Explanatory Dictionary

postponement

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-postponement.wav

Word forms

postponement postponements

Etymology

From postpone + -ment.

Synonyms

cunctation hold-up

Derived words

nonpostponement
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