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Meaning of deferent and epicycle

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deferent

Pronunciation:/ˈdɛfəɹənt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A deferent duct in the body, as opposed to an afferent one.

  2. That which carries or conveys.

  3. 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.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Showing deference.

  2. Serving to carry; bearing.