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DEFERENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does deferent mean?
• DEFERENT (adjective)
The adjective DEFERENT has 1 sense:
1. showing deference
Familiarity information: DEFERENT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing deference
Synonyms:
deferent; deferential; regardful
Similar:
respectful (full of or exhibiting respect)
Derivation:
defer (yield to another's wish or opinion)
deference (a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard)
deference (a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others)
deference (courteous regard for people's feelings)
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