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- [ef-er-uh nt]
- /ˈɛf ər ənt/
- /ˈef.ər.ənt/
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- [ef-er-uh nt]
- /ˈɛf ər ənt/
Definitions of efferent word
- adjective efferent conveying or conducting away from an organ or part (opposed to afferent). 1
- noun efferent an efferent part, as a nerve or blood vessel. 1
- noun efferent Conducted or conducting outward or away from something (for nerves, the central nervous system; for blood vessels, the organ supplied). 1
- adjective efferent carrying impulses from central nervous system 1
- noun efferent nerve carrying impulses to periphery of body 1
- adjective efferent carrying or conducting outwards from a part or an organ of the body, esp from the brain or spinal cord 0
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Origin of efferent
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 Efferent
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efferent 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for efferent
adj efferent
- deviating — to turn aside, as from a route, way, course, etc.
- divergent — diverging; differing; deviating.
- eccentric — deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd: eccentric conduct; an eccentric person.
- outward — proceeding or directed toward the outside or exterior, or away from a central point: the outward flow of gold; the outward part of a voyage.
- radial — arranged like radii or rays.
adjective efferent
- diverging — Present participle of diverge.
Antonyms for efferent
adj efferent
- centripetal — acting, moving, or tending to move towards a centre
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