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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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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