deferential
[ def-uh-ren-shuhl ]
/ ˌdɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl /
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Origin of deferential
1815–25; after deference, by analogy with such pairs as residence: residential
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deferential
/ (ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl) /
adjective
marked by or showing deference or respect; respectful
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Medical definitions for deferential
deferential
[ dĕf′ə-rĕn′shəl ]
adj.
Of or relating to the vas deferens.
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