Definitions from Wiktionary (deferent)
▸ adjective: Showing deference; deferential.
▸ adjective: (obsolete) Serving to carry; bearing.
▸ noun: (anatomy) A deferent duct in the body, as opposed to an afferent one.
▸ noun: (historical, Ptolemaic astronomy) An imaginary circle surrounding the Earth, in whose periphery either the heavenly body or the centre of the heavenly body's epicycle was supposed to be carried round.
▸ noun: (obsolete) That which carries or conveys.
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▸ adjective: Showing deference; deferential.
▸ adjective: (obsolete) Serving to carry; bearing.
▸ noun: (anatomy) A deferent duct in the body, as opposed to an afferent one.
▸ noun: (historical, Ptolemaic astronomy) An imaginary circle surrounding the Earth, in whose periphery either the heavenly body or the centre of the heavenly body's epicycle was supposed to be carried round.
▸ noun: (obsolete) That which carries or conveys.
Similar:
deferential,
respectful,
regardful,
fearing,
reverential,
reverent,
worshipful,
worshippy,
duteous,
obsequious,
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more,
eccentric,
less,
ptolemaic,
favourable,
geoeccentric,
circular,
concentric,
homocentric,
electric,
solar
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