i Register
In some senses, deferent is marked as obsolete, historical. Watch for register when choosing this word.
deferent
/ˈdɛfəɹənt/
noun 3adj 2
Collocations
1ADJ.
favorable, most
Definitions
adj
1
Showing deference; deferential.
noun
1
A duct in the body serving to carry away from, as opposed to an afferent one.
2
An imaginary circle surrounding the Earth, in whose periphery either the heavenly body or the centre of the heavenly body's epicycle was supposed to be carried round.
3
That which carries or conveys.
though air be the most favorable deferent of sounds
adj
1
Serving to carry; bearing.
Bodies deferent.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — showing deference
- deferential
- regardful
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
201
though air be the most favorable deferent of sounds
Wiktionary02
Bodies deferent.
WiktionaryUsage Notes
Your note
not saved0 chars