“differential”

Definitions

• adjective

  relating to or showing a difference

  Synonyms: hydromatic, accurate, algorismic, algorithmic, aliquot, appreciative, aroma, attribute, badge, brand, cachet, cardinal

  • Example:“differential treatment”

• adjective

  involving or containing one or more derivatives

  • Example:“differential equation”

• noun

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

  Synonyms: derived function, derivative, differential coefficient, first derivative

• noun

  a quality that differentiates between similar things

• noun

  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

  Synonyms: differential gear