efferently

ef·fer·ent

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

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

Definitions of efferently word

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

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Origin of efferently

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 Efferently

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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efferently 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.

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