What does deferent mean?
Deferent means Showing deference; deferential..
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/ˈdɛfəɹənt/ · adjective
Showing deference; deferential..
though air be the most favorable deferent of sounds
Bodies deferent.
Use deferent when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Deferent means Showing deference; deferential..
Common synonyms include deferential, respectful, regardful.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
though air be the most favorable deferent of sounds
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