Dilatam

Dilatam is a Latin wordform that appears in classical and medieval texts. It is derived from the verb dilatare, meaning to widen or dilate, and it functions within Latin syntax as a feminine form used to describe a noun that has been dilated.

In Latin grammar, dilatam is typically understood as the feminine accusative singular form linked to the participle or adjective dilatat- (from dilatare). As a modifier, it would agree with a feminine noun in the sentence, indicating that the noun has undergone dilation or widening. The exact vocalization and spelling can vary with manuscript tradition and grammatical interpretation, but the general idea is that dilatam marks a dilated feminine noun.

Usage and contexts: dilatam commonly appears in Latin descriptions of anatomical, botanical, or physical structures that are described as having been expanded or enlarged. For example, in Latin medical or descriptive passages, phrases invoking a dilated structure would employ a form like dilatam to convey the sense of “the dilated [feminine noun].” Real-world usage depends on the author and period, and some texts may prefer alternative Latin forms.

Modern relevance: dilatam is not an independently listed term in most English-language dictionaries. Rather, it is a morphological form encountered within Latin phrases and in discussions of Latin grammar or historical medical terminology. In contemporary usage, related English terms include dilation, dilatation, and dilatant, which derive from the same root.

See also: dilatare; dilation; dilatation.