Middle English

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Etymology

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From Latin dēferēns; equivalent to differren (to refer for judgement) +‎ -ent.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdɛfɛrɛnt/, /dɛˈfɛrɛnt/

Adjective

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defferent

  1. (astronomy, rare) Relating to the supposed circular orbit of the planets around the Earth.

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