Dec 5, 2016 · The meaning of DEFERENT is deferential. How to use deferent in a sentence.

deferent in American English (ˈdefərənt) adjective marked by or showing deference

deferent /ˈdɛfərənt/ IPA guide Definitions of deferent adjective showing deference synonyms: deferential, regardful

deferent (ˈdɛfərənt) adj (Physiology) (esp of a bodily nerve, vessel, or duct) conveying an impulse, fluid, etc, outwards, down, or away; efferent n

Nov 26, 2025 · deferent (comparative more deferent, superlative most deferent) Showing deference; deferential.

deferent (adj.) 1620s, "bearing off or away," from French déférent (16c.), from Latin deferentem (nominative deferens), present participle of deferre "to carry down or away" (see defer (v.2)).

deferent definition: showing respect or courteous regard. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.

showing a respectful or courteous regard for others’ feelings, opinions, or wishes.

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DEFERENT definition: marked by or showing deference. See examples of deferent used in a sentence.