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   Def·er·en·tial

   /ˌdefəˈren(t)SH(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. showing deference; respectful: "people were always deferential to him"

   Word Origin early 19th century: from deference, on the pattern of pairs such as prudence, prudential.

   Derivatives

   • 1. deferentially adverb

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   deferential: [adjective] showing or expressing respect and high regard due a superior or an elder : showing or expressing deference.

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   deferential: 1 adj showing deference Synonyms: deferent , regardful respectful full of or exhibiting respect

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   Deferential definition: showing deference; deferent; respectful.. See examples of DEFERENTIAL used in a sentence.

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   DEFERENTIAL definition: 1. polite and showing respect: 2. polite and showing respect: . Learn more.

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   Marked by or showing deference or respect; respectful.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   DEFERENTIAL meaning: 1. polite and showing respect: 2. polite and showing respect: . Learn more.

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   deferential: See: civil , malleable , obedient , obeisant , obsequious , pliant , sequacious , servile , subservient

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdeferential adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   deferential (towards somebody) showing that you respect somebody/something, especially somebody older or more senior than you He was always deferential towards his mentor. a deferential tone

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    Jun 2, 2024 · 2009, Mark Elliott, “Torture, Deportation and Extra-Judicial Detention: Instruments of the “War on Terror””, in Cambridge Law Journal, volume 68, number 2, pages 245–246:

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    Deferential definition: Marked by or exhibiting deference. Jetr met his gaze with a small smile and deferential bow of his head.