1noun
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
“his deference to her wishes was very flattering”
01 Word definition
deference
9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants
Is DEFERENCE a word?
Yes. DEFERENCE is a 9-letter noun. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-F-E-R-E-N-C-EHow do you spell DEFERENCE?
DEFERENCE contains 9 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.
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2noun
courteous regard for people's feelings
“in deference to your wishes”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗respectrespectfulness
02 Letter breakdown
How is DEFERENCE spelled?
D1E2F3E4R5E6N7C8E9
03 Word-game status
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About DEFERENCE.
How do you spell DEFERENCE?
DEFERENCE is spelled D-E-F-E-R-E-N-C-E. It contains 9 letters.