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Deferent vs Ductus - What's the difference?

deferent | ductus |

As an adjective deferent

is deferential.

As a noun ductus is

the number of strokes that make up a written letter, and the direction, sequence and speed in which they are written.

deferent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Showing deference.
  • (obsolete) Serving to carry; bearing.
  • * Francis Bacon
    • Bodies deferent .

    Derived terms

    * deferently

    Related terms

    * deferential

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) That which carries or conveys.
  • * Francis Bacon
    • Though air be the most favorable deferent of sounds.
  • An imaginary circle surrounding the Earth, in whose periphery either the heavenly body or the centre of the heavenly body's epicycle was supposed to be carried round.
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    ductus

    English

    Noun

    (ducti)
  • The number of strokes that make up a written letter, and the direction, sequence and speed in which they are written.
  • A subtle reduction of weight towards the middle of the stroke of the letter.
  • (medicine) A duct, tube or canal in the body.
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