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Definition of procrastinatory

procrastinatory

/proʊˈkræs.tə.nəˌtɔːr.i/
pro · cras · ti · na · to · ry
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procrastinatory Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characterized by, or inclined toward procrastination; tending to delay or postpone action.

Example

"His procrastinatory habits often left him scrambling to complete major assignments just hours before the deadline."

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• Nearby Words

procrastinate
procrastination
procrastinator
procrastinatory
procreate
procreation
procreational

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin verb 'procrastinare' (to put off until tomorrow), which combines 'pro-' (forward) and 'crastinus' (of tomorrow), from 'cras' (tomorrow).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Procrastinatory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/procrastinatory
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