What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Servile vs Deferential - What's the difference?

servile | deferential | Related terms |

Servile is a related term of deferential.


As adjectives the difference between servile and deferential

is that servile is of or pertaining to a slave while deferential is respectful and considerate; showing deference.

As a noun servile

is (grammar) an element which forms no part of the original root.

servile

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • of or pertaining to a slave
  • * Alexander Pope
    • Even fortune rules no more, O servile land!
  • submissive or slavish
    • servile''' flattery; '''servile obedience
  • (grammar) Not belonging to the original root.
    • a servile letter
  • (grammar) Not sounded, but serving to lengthen the preceding vowel, like the e'' in ''tune .

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (grammar) An element which forms no part of the original root.

    • Antonyms

    * radical

    Anagrams

    * * ----

    deferential

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • respectful and considerate; showing deference
  • (anatomy) of, or relating to the vas deferens
  • based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions

    • Related terms

    * deferent

    Anagrams

    *