Word: deferent
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: def
er
ent
Definition: Showing deference; courteous regard for people's feelings
Morphemes:
Affix: deferent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Showing deference; courteous regard for people's feelings
Etymology Compounds: Affix: deferens
Language: la
Decoded: deferens
PoS: Participle
Meaning: carrying, bearing away