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efferent

Efferent (adj) means carrying away from.

adj
1
Carrying away from.
2
Carried outward.
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of efferent?

"efferent" (adj) means carrying away from.

What are the different meanings of efferent?

"efferent" has 2 main meanings: 1. Carrying away from; 2. Carried outward.

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