Deferent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛfəɹənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Deferent is an adjective meaning Showing deference; deferential.
Meaning
Showing deference; deferential.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) A duct in the body serving to carry away from, as opposed to an afferent one.
- (obsolete) That which carries or conveys.
- (obsolete) Serving to carry; bearing.
- (historical, Ptolemaic astronomy) An imaginary circle surrounding the Earth, in whose periphery either the heavenly body or the centre of the heavenly body's epicycle was supposed to be carried round.
Example Sentences
Bodies deferent.
though air be the most favorable deferent of sounds
Word Forms
- deferents
Synonyms for deferent
Depending on context, synonyms include deferential, respectful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deferential, respectful, fearing, reverential, reverent, worshipful.
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