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How do you spell Deference?

Correct spelling

deference

One F, two Rs, two Es: defer + ence = deference

Why is deference spelled this way?

From Latin deferre, to carry away. DE (away) + FERRE (to carry). Deference carries your will away in favor of another's — yielding from respect.

Common misspellings of deference

defferencediferencedeferancedeferance

Example

She showed deference to her mentor by carefully considering his advice before making any decisions.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell deference?+
The correct spelling is "deference". One F, two Rs, two Es: defer + ence = deference
Is it defference or deference?+
The correct spelling is "deference", not "defference".

Other commonly misspelled words

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