DEFERENTIAL

deferent, deferential, regardful

(adjective) showing deference

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

deferential (comparative more deferential, superlative most deferential)

Respectful and considerate; showing deference.

Antonyms: derogative, derogatory

Based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions.

(anatomy, not comparable) Of, or relating to the vas deferens.

Anagrams

• interleafed

Source: Wiktionary


Def`er*en"tial, a. Etym: [See Deference.]

Definition: Expressing deference; accustomed to defer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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