delayed
UK: dɪˈleɪd | US: dɪˈleɪd
adj. happening later than expected or planned
vt. past tense and past participle of "delay" (to make something happen later than intended)
The word "delay" originates from the Old French "delaier," meaning "to leave, defer," which itself derives from the Latin "dilatare" (to spread out, postpone). The morpheme "delay" retains its core meaning of postponement, while the suffix "-ed" marks the past tense or adjective form. The evolution reflects a logical shift from the literal act of spreading out time to the abstract concept of deferral.
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
She delayed her decision until the last moment.
The delayed response caused confusion among the team.
Construction projects are often delayed by bureaucratic hurdles.
He apologized for the delayed delivery of the package.