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 Definitions of deferential  [ˌdɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl]  

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

1. (adj.) deferential
showing deference; respectful.

Etymology:  (1815–25)

Definition of 'deferential' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) deferent, deferential, regardful
showing deference
Definition of 'deferential' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) deferential
expressing deference; accustomed to defer

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