Definitions for deferential
ˌdɛf əˈrɛn ʃəldef·er·en·tial

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. deferent, deferential, regardfuladjective

   showing deference

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. deferentialadjective

   respectful and considerate; showing deference

2. deferentialadjective

   of, or relating to the vas deferens

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. deferential

   Deference (also called submission or passivity) is the condition of submitting to the espoused, legitimate influence of one's superior or superiors. Deference implies a yielding or submitting to the judgment of a recognized superior, out of respect or reverence. Deference has been studied extensively by political scientists, sociologists, and psychologists.

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1. deferential

   Deferential refers to showing respect and submission to someone, especially a superior or elder, by being humble, polite, and considerate. It often involves yielding to the opinion, judgment, or wishes of another person due to their greater knowledge, authority, or experience.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Deferentialadjective

   expressing deference; accustomed to defer

2. Etymology: [See Deference.]

Anagrams for deferential »

1. interleafed

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of deferential in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of deferential in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of deferential in a Sentence

1. Ben Storch:

   There was definitely deferential treatment even from the school.

2. Timothy Sandefur:

   Because the law is so deferential to tribal authority, it elevates tribal authority to the same level as biological parents, the law gives Indian tribes jurisdiction and violates the most basic principles of due process.

3. Stephen Legomsky:

   I think it does show that for the five Republican appointees on the court, deference to the executive branch policy positions will still be the rule of the day as long as they like the outcome. Those same justices were not deferential to President Obama with respect to( Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and( Deferred Action for Parents of Americans), but they are showing extreme deference to this President on this proclamation even on the face of explicitly discriminatory public statements, the court has shown it is willing to be very selective when it comes to showing deference to the President.

4. Chris Edelson:

   Chief Justice Roberts seems to be in many cases taking a cautious approach deferential to the legislature, on health care and in his dissent on the marriage case, Roberts was reluctant to disturb decisions by elected officials.

5. Navy Adm. Giuseppe De Giorgi:

   As an old seaman, I offer my deferential salute to the ship captain for having done his job with great dignity and competence, he was last off, as a captain should be.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=deferential
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Deferential
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deferential
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferential