differed

Meanings

• Verb

  Having been put off or deferred to a later time

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Variants

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differ , differed , differing , differs

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Forms

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past tense and past participle of differ

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Etymology

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Old English differian, from differ 'diverge, depart'; see diverge in Indo-European roots.

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Trivia

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1. In mathematics, 'differed' is used in difference equations, where the value of a function at a given time depends on its previous value.

2. The term 'differed' is also used in finance to describe a debt that has been repayable in the future, but has been deferred to a later date.

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Related Concepts

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1. Defer: To put off or postpone something until a later time.

2. Delay: To cause something to take longer than expected or planned.

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Culture

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In literature, 'differed' is often used to describe a delay or postponement of events or actions. For instance, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Lady Macbeth urges her husband to 'hie to the English coast' to avoid the prophecy that he will be killed. However, Macbeth 'differed a day' and, as a result, the prophecy came true.

How to Memorize "differed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock ticking, and then imagine the hand moving to the 'differed' hour, symbolizing a delayed event.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'differed' with the image of a raincloud that finally releases its rain after a long wait.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence like 'Don't delay, differed means delayed' to help remember the meaning.

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