Differential - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌdɪfəˈrenʃl|
Brit.
|ˌdɪfəˈrenʃ(ə)l|
noun
- the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx (syn: derivative)
- a quality that differentiates between similar things
- 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
- a quality that differentiates between similar things
- 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
adjective
- relating to or showing a difference
differential treatment
- involving or containing one or more derivativesdifferential equation
Extra examples
...did away with differential pay scales for men and women doing the same work...
Word forms
noun
singular: differential
plural: differentials
singular: differential
plural: differentials
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