Word: deference
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: def
er
ence
Definition: The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.
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