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deferential

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4 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
4syllables

deferential

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deferential is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, deferential is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdeferential

1adjective
  • Respectful and considerate; showing deference.
  • Based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions.
  • Of, or relating to the vas deferens.
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