defferent

Middle English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Adjective

defferent

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

References

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