Definition of procrastinate

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pro·cras·ti·nate    (pr-krst-nt, pr-) KEY  

VERB:
pro·cras·ti·nat·ed , pro·cras·ti·nat·ing , pro·cras·ti·nates
VERB:
intr.

To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

VERB:
tr.

To postpone or delay needlessly.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin prcrstinre , prcrstint- : pr-, forward ; see pro- ¹ + crstinus, of tomorrow (from crs, tomorrow)

OTHER FORMS:
pro·crasti·nation (Noun), pro·crasti·nator (Noun)

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