Deferment Meaning
/dɪˈfɜːmənt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn act or instance of deferring or putting off.
nounOfficially sanctioned postponement of compulsory military service.
Sentence Examples
The student applied for a deferment of the exam.
The deferment of the payment was approved.
The student applied for a deferment of his loan payments.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The student applied for a ____ of his loan payments due to hardship.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The student applied for a ____ of the exam.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English defer Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English deferment From defer + -ment.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The student applied for a ____ of his loan payments due to hardship.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The student applied for a ____ of the exam.