deferent
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/ˈdɛfəɹənt/
English
Definitions
noun
- A deferent duct in the body, as opposed to an afferent one.
- That which carries or conveys.
- 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.
adjective
- Showing deference.
- Serving to carry; bearing.
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Synonyms
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