Pronunciation: [dɪfˈɜːmənt] (IPA) 
The word "deferment" is spelled with the letter "e" before the letter "r". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /dɪˈfɜrmənt/. The "e" in "deferment" is pronounced as a short vowel sound, represented by the IPA symbol 'ɪ'. The letter "r" in this word is pronounced as a consonant sound, represented by the IPA symbol 'r'. This word refers to the act of delaying or postponing something, usually a payment or obligation.
Deferment is a noun that refers to the act of delaying or postponing an action or decision to a later time or date. It is derived from the verb "defer" which means to put off, delay, or postpone. Deferment can occur in various contexts and is often used to describe the act of postponing a planned event, payment, or obligation.
In financial terms, deferment commonly refers to the postponement of repayment or the extension of a deadline for making a payment. This could apply to loans, mortgages, or credit cards, where individuals may request deferment due to financial hardships or other reasons.
In an academic or educational context, deferment typically pertains to postponing or delaying enrollment or attendance at an institution. This might occur when a student decides to take a gap year, participate in a mandatory military service, or face personal circumstances that require temporary absence from studies.
Moreover, deferment can also be applied to military service. It refers to the act of delaying compulsory military enlistment for a specified period, most commonly due to education, health conditions, or personal reasons.
Overall, deferment involves the deliberate act of moving an action or obligation to a later time or date, allowing individuals the opportunity to better manage their commitments or address specific circumstances that necessitate a delay.
Delay.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "deferment" originated from the Latin verb "differre", where "de" means "down" and "ferre" means "to bear" or "to carry". It was ultimately derived from the combination of two Latin words: "de" meaning "away" and "ferre" meaning "to carry or bring". Over time, the word "differre" evolved in Late Latin to "deferre", which means "to postpone" or "to delay". From Latin, the term passed into Old French as "deférre", and then into Middle English as "deferren". Eventually, it took its current form as "deferment", referring to the act of postponing or delaying something.
