Word: deferential
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: de
fer
en
tial
Definition: Respectful and considerate; showing deference.
Morphemes:
Affix: defer
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To submit to the opinion or desire of another in respect to their judgment or authority.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: from, away from
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: bear, carry; suffer
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.