English Dictionary

deferential

IPA（発音記号）

[ˌdɛfəˈɹɛnʃəɫ]

形容詞

比較不可

Respectful and considerate; showing deference. / Based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions.

日本語の意味

尊敬と配慮を示し、他者に敬意を払う様子。 / 他者の意見や方針に基づいて行動する、またはその態度を反映した様子。

Her deferential tone calmed the tense meeting and encouraged open discussion.

礼儀正しく配慮のある口調が緊張した会議を和らげ、率直な議論を促した。

意味（1）

Respectful and considerate; showing deference.

In A v. UK, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights held that Part 4 of the 2001 Act was not a strictly necessary response to the acknowledged emergency evidenced by the attacks in the USA and that the detention of the applicants was in breach of Article 5. This conclusion is noteworthy given that the European Court has in the past adopted a deferential if not supine approach when assessing the legality of derogations under Article 15.

意味（2）

Based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions.

意味（3）

(anatomy, not comparable) Of, or relating to the vas deferens.

more deferential （ comparative ）

most deferential （ superlative ）