deferment
Translation
deferment, postponement, delay
Examples
He received a deferment from military service.
He received a deferment from military service.
The student requested a deferment of his loan payments.
The student requested a deferment of his loan payments.
Grammar Patterns
a deferment of/from ((sth.)) a postponement of something He received a deferment from military service.
Similar Words
Synonyms: postponement, delay, suspension; Antonyms: continuation, advancement
Etymology
From the verb 'defer' (to put off) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. From Latin 'de-' (away) + 'ferre' (to carry), literally 'to carry away' to a later time.
Memory Tips
Think of 'defer-ment' as the 'act of deferring' something. Often used for military service or payments.