Deferred: meaning, definitions and examples

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deferred

 

[ dɪˈfɜːd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in legal terms

Delayed or postponed, especially in reference to a payment or a legal case.

Synonyms

delayed, postponed, suspended

Examples of usage

  • The court granted a deferred sentence for the first-time offender.
  • The company offered a deferred payment plan for its customers.
Context #2 | Adjective

in educational terms

Accepted to a school or program but starting at a later date.

Synonyms

delayed, postponed, rescheduled

Examples of usage

  • He was a deferred applicant for the graduate program, starting next semester.
  • The student decided to take a deferred admission to the university.

Translations

Translations of the word "deferred" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adiado

🇮🇳 स्थगित

🇩🇪 aufgeschoben

🇮🇩 ditunda

🇺🇦 відкладений

🇵🇱 odroczony

🇯🇵 延期された

🇫🇷 reporté

🇪🇸 aplazado

🇹🇷 ertelenmiş

🇰🇷 연기된

🇸🇦 مؤجل

🇨🇿 odložený

🇸🇰 odložený

🇨🇳 延期的

🇸🇮 preložen

🇮🇸 frestað

🇰🇿 кейінге қалдырылған

🇬🇪 გადადებული

🇦🇿 təxirə salınmış

🇲🇽 aplazado

Word origin

The word 'deferred' originated from the Latin word 'deferre', which means 'to put off'. The term has been used in legal, financial, and educational contexts to indicate a delay or postponement. In legal terms, it often refers to the delay of a sentence or payment. In educational terms, it signifies acceptance to a program but starting at a later date.

See also: deference, deferential, deferment.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,974 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.