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(def′ər ənt)

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deferential

adjective

carrying down or out
Anat. of or relating to the vas deferens

Origin: Fr déférent < L deferens, prp. of deferre: see defer

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adjective

Showing deference; deferential.

adjective

Anatomy Carrying down or away. Used of a duct or vessel.
Serving or adapted to carry or transport.

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Origin: Middle English defferent

Origin: , from Latin dēferēns, dēferent-

Origin: , present participle of dēferre, to carry away; see defer²

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