Word: deferring
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: de
ferr
ing
Definition: Present participle of defer; yield to another's wish or opinion
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: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.