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deference

English

Etymology

From French déférence

Morphologically defer +? -ence.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?d?f???ns/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /?d?.f?.?ns/, /?d?.f??ns/

Noun

deference (countable and uncountable, plural deferences)

  1. Great respect.
    The children treated their elders with deference.
  2. The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.
    By tidying his room, he showed deference to his mother.

Synonyms

  • honor
  • respect

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subservience

English

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

subservience (usually uncountable, plural subserviences)

  1. The state of being subservient.

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