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 Definitions of deferent  [ˈdɛf ər ənt]  

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Definition of 'deferent' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) deferent
deferential.

Etymology:  (1815–25)

Definition of 'deferent' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) deferent, deferential, regardful
showing deference


Definition of 'deferent' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) deferent
serving to carry; bearing

2. (noun) deferent
that which carries or conveys

3. (noun) deferent
an imaginary circle surrounding the earth, in whose periphery either the heavenly body or the center of the heavenly body's epicycle was supposed to be carried round



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