adj
efferent
Efferent (adj) means conveying something away from a point.
adj
1
Conveying something away from a point.
"An efferent nerve carries impulses from the brain to the body."
2
Carried outward.
"Efferent impulses are those conveyed by the motor or efferent nerves from the central nervous organ outwards."
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Etymology
From Latin efferēns, present active participle of efferō (“bring or carry out”), from ē (“out of”), short form of ex, + ferō (“carry, bear”). By surface analysis, ef- + -fer + -ent.
Synonyms
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motorial
Antonyms
afferent
Rhymes for efferent
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What is the meaning of efferent?
"efferent" (adj) means conveying something away from a point.
What is another word for efferent?
Other words for "efferent" include motorial.
What is the opposite of efferent?
The opposite of "efferent" is afferent.
What are the different meanings of efferent?
"efferent" has 2 main meanings: 1. Conveying something away from a point; 2. Carried outward.
