English dictionary

differential

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

relating to or showing a difference

adj.pert

Examples
Differential treatment.

Source: WordNet 3.0
involving or containing one or more derivatives

adj.pert

Examples
Differential equation.

Source: WordNet 3.0
Relating to or indicating a difference; creating a difference; discriminating; special; as, differential characteristics; differential duties; a differential rate.

adjective

Source: webster1913

the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

noun.cognition

Synonyms derivative derived function differential coefficient first derivative

Source: WordNet 3.0
a quality that differentiates between similar things

noun.attribute

Source: WordNet 3.0
a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves

noun.artifact

Synonyms differential gear

Source: WordNet 3.0
An increment, usually an indefinitely small one, which is given to a variable quantity.

noun

Source: webster1913