deferrer
|de/fer/rer|
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/dɪˈfɜːrər/
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/dɪˈfɜːrə/
(defer)
postpone or yield
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deferrer' originates from the Latin word 'differre,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'ferre' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'differre' transformed into the Old French word 'differer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'defer' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry apart or delay,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to postpone or delay.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who defers or postpones something.
The deferrer decided to delay the meeting until next week.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42