defer vs deferent
deferent vs deferdefer is not an adjective while deferent is an adjective.
defer is a verb but deferent is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| defer | No | No | Yes | No |
| deferent | No | Yes | No | No |
| defer (adjective) | deferent (adjective) |
|---|---|
| showing deference |
| defer (verb) | deferent (verb) |
|---|---|
| yield to another's wish or opinion | |
| hold back to a later time |
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