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- [af-er-uh nt]
- /ˈæf ər ənt/
- /ˈæf.ər.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [af-er-uh nt]
- /ˈæf ər ənt/
Definitions of afferent word
- adjective afferent bringing or directing inwards to a part or an organ of the body, esp towards the brain or spinal cord 3
- adjective afferent bringing inward to a central part; specif., designating nerves that transmit impulses to the central nervous system, as to the brain 3
- noun afferent an afferent nerve, duct, etc. 3
- adjective afferent bringing to or leading toward an organ or part, as a nerve or arteriole (opposed to efferent). 1
- noun afferent a nerve carrying a message toward the central nervous system. 1
- noun afferent Conducting or conducted inward or toward something (for nerves, the central nervous system; for blood vessels, the organ supplied). 1
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Origin of afferent
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Latin afferent- (stem of afferēns, present participle of afferre), equivalent to af- af- + fer- (stem of ferre to carry) + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Afferent
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afferent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for afferent
adj afferent
- auditory — Auditory means related to hearing.
- visual — of or relating to seeing or sight: a visual image.
- sensual — pertaining to, inclined to, or preoccupied with the gratification of the senses or appetites; carnal; fleshly.
- tactile — of, pertaining to, endowed with, or affecting the sense of touch.
- sensational — producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements: a sensational novel.
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