Word: deferential
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: de
fer
en
tial
Definition: Of, or relating to the vas deferens; a duct that carries spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct
Morphemes:
Affix: defer
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To render, to offer.
Affix: -ence
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Same as -ance; having the state or condition of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -entia
Language: la
Decoded: -entia
Meaning: -entia
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.