Sekirov Dictionary

deferent

/ˈdɛfəɹənt/

noun3

  1. A duct in the body serving to carry away from, as opposed to an afferent one.
  2. (historical) 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.
  3. (no longer used) That which carries or conveys.

adjective2

  1. Showing deference; deferential.
  2. (no longer used) Serving to carry; bearing.
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