efference

ef·fer·ent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ef-er-uh nt]
- /ˈɛf ər ənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ef-er-uh nt]
- /ˈɛf ər ənt/

Definitions of efference word

adjective efference conveying or conducting away from an organ or part (opposed to afferent). 1
noun efference an efferent part, as a nerve or blood vessel. 1

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Origin of efference

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < Latin efferent- (stem of efferēns carrying off, present participle of efferre), equivalent to ef- ef- + ferent- carrying (fer- carry + -ent- -ent)

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Parts of speech for Efference

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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efference popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

efference usage trend in Literature

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