Deference word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "deference" word

[noun] a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"
[noun] a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
[noun] courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"

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\Def"er*ence\, n. [F. d['e]f['e]rence. See 3d {Defer}.] A yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance. Deference to the authority of thoughtful and sagacious men. --Whewell. Deference is the most complicate, the most indirect, and the most elegant of all compliments. --Shenstone. Syn: {Deference}, {Reverence}, {Respect}. Usage: Deference marks an inclination to yield one's opinion, and to acquiesce in the sentiments of another in preference to one's own. Respect marks the estimation that we have for another, which makes us look to him as worthy of high confidence for the qualities of his mind and heart. Reverence denotes a mingling of fear with a high degree of respect and esteem. Age, rank, dignity, and personal merit call for deference; respect should be paid to the wise and good; reverence is due to God, to the authors of our being, and to the sanctity of the laws.

Synonyms for deference

complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness, respect, respect, respectfulness

Related terms: adoration, affability, approbation, approval, assent, awe, breathless adoration, call of duty, complaisance, courteousness, deification, estimation, exaggerated respect, hero worship, high regard, idolatry, line of duty, place, respect, reverence, submittal, veneration

The fun area, different aproach to word »deference«

Let's analyse "deference" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 44.4% of vowels is 5.8% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ECNEREFED. Average typing speed for these characters is 2520 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. . ..-. . .-. . -. -.-. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: deference: 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20, reduced: 2 . and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: deference: 4 + 5 + 6 + 5 + 9 + 5 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 47, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (4)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong

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