deference — humble submission and respect
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: humble submission and respect
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdefərəns/
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
The young knight shows deference by kneeling before the aged king.
Show deference over preference, let wisdom be your reference
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🎤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.
Breakdown
de- (down) + -fer- (carry/bear) + -ence (noun suffix indicating state or quality) = deference
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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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