DEFERENTS
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Deferents.
Deferents - as a noun
A deferent duct in the body, as opposed to an afferent one.
That which carries or conveys.
An imaginary circle surrounding the earth, in whose periphery either the heavenly body or the centre of the heavenly body's epicycle was supposed to be carried round.
Example Sentences
"The deferents in the solar system were once thought to be perfect circles."
"The deferents were the paths along which celestial bodies were believed to move."
"The ancient astronomers modeled the motion of planets using deferents and epicycles."
"Copernicus' heliocentric model eliminated the need for deferents."
"Ptolemy's geocentric model heavily relied on deferents."
Word Game Points
Is DEFERENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deferents is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFERENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DEFERENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deferents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFERENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DEFERENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deferents is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFERENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
