deference — humble submission and respect
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: humble submission and respect
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdefərəns/
Korean meaning: 존경하는 마음으로 복종함, 경의
Korean pronunciation: **데**퍼런스
Example Sentences
- The intern showed such excessive deference that he even asked permission to breathe in the CEO's office.
- In deference to her grandmother's wishes, she wore the traditional dress to the wedding.
- The judge expected deference from all lawyers in his courtroom.
deference
NOUN//ˈdefərəns//
humble submission and respect
A student shows deference with a deep respectful bow to her tea master
Show deference over preference, let wisdom be your reference
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'deferentia', derived from 'deferre' meaning 'to carry down' or 'to yield to'. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to denote respectful submission.
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📝Examples
“The intern showed such excessive deference that he even asked permission to breathe in the CEO's office.”
“In deference to her grandmother's wishes, she wore the traditional dress to the wedding.”
“The judge expected deference from all lawyers in his courtroom.”
“His deference to his boss was so obvious that colleagues nicknamed him 'the shadow'.”
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