differential

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adjective

dif·fer·en·tial ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl How to pronounce differential (audio)

: of, relating to, or constituting a difference : distinguishing

differential characteristics

: making a distinction between individuals or classes

differential tax rates

: based on or resulting from a differential

: functioning or proceeding differently or at a different rate

differential melting

mathematics : being, relating to, or involving a differential (see differential entry 2 sense 1) or differentiation

physics

: relating to quantitative differences (as of motion or pressure)

: producing effects by reason of quantitative differences

differentially

ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shə-lē How to pronounce differential (audio)

adverb

differential

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noun

mathematics

: the product (see product sense 1) of the derivative of a function of one variable by the increment of the independent variable

: a sum of products in which each product consists of a partial derivative of a given function of several variables multiplied by the corresponding increment and which contains as many products as there are independent variables in the function

: a difference between comparable individuals or classes

a price differential

also : the amount of such a difference

: a drivetrain gear assembly connecting two collinear shafts or axles (such as those of the rear wheels of an automobile) and permitting one shaft to revolve faster than the other

a locking rear differential

: a case covering such an assembly

Synonyms

Adjective

discriminating
discriminational
discriminative
discriminatory

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Adjective did away with differential pay scales for men and women doing the same work

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

That differential determines how much moisture goes from the ocean to the monsoon and means more of it drops.

Time, 16 Sep. 2022 That differential determines how much moisture goes from the ocean to the monsoon and means more of it drops.

Seth Borenstein, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 There is a differential distribution of electric charges on the outside of the membrane compared to the inside of the membrane.

Gabriel A. Silva, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 The springs are softer at the front but firmer at the rear in a bid to counter roll in the corners and pitch when accelerating and braking, and the differential shifts torque to whichever rear wheel has the most grip when exiting a corner.

Wired, 4 Aug. 2022 Over the many years since then, differential erosion — when layers of lava erode from the sea and winds at irregular rates — formed the arch.

Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 22 July 2022 So my story, from a principle point of view, goes to the differential rates of adaptation of different tissues.

Greg Presto, Men's Health, 14 July 2022 To predict that everything will change is not to identify the differential components of transformation and persistence that make any emergent phenomenon, including global capitalism, legible at all.

Benjamin Kunkel, The New Republic, 14 June 2022 Parts of the Euler identity pop up in the solutions to differential equations, like in oscillating circuits, and the solutions to Schrödinger’s equation in quantum mechanics.

Rhett Allain, Wired, 14 Mar. 2022

Noun

The big hardware difference for the Hyundai is a twin-clutch rear differential that can send up to 100 percent of the rear motor's output to either side.

Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022 The tiebreaker is point differential, and the Jazz’s is only barely positive.

Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 July 2022 Critically, the inboard portion of the half-shaft (closest to the differential) could flex, allowing the rear wheels to articulate at extreme angles when the rear-suspension was under load.

Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 10 Aug. 2022 The Spartans grabbed just one of their own misses in the half while committing eight turnovers, leading to a five-shot differential in the Nittany Lions' favor.

Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 16 Feb. 2022 That monster mill, shifted by a Ford six-speed automatic transmission hooked up to a Strange Engineering 9-inch differential, is stuffed into Dynacorn Classic Bodies’ exact replica of a 1967 Mustang fastback shell.

Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2021 Six different scorers have led the Eagles to a dominant 14-0 goal differential in three tournament games.

Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Nov. 2021 Having not practiced with USA, Booker, Middleton and Holiday had to overcome a long flight and adjust to the time differential to play.

Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 6 Aug. 2021 The rear motor is identical to the front unit, but the transaxle adds an electronic locking mechanism to the differential to provide extra traction in off—road use.

Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 20 May 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

borrowed from Medieval Latin differentiālis, from Latin differentia difference entry 1 + -ālis -al entry 1

Noun

noun derivative of differential entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	differential
释义	differential 1 of 2 adjective dif·fer·en·tial ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl 1 a : of, relating to, or constituting a difference : distinguishing differential characteristics b : making a distinction between individuals or classes differential tax rates c : based on or resulting from a differential d : functioning or proceeding differently or at a different rate differential melting 2 mathematics : being, relating to, or involving a differential (see differential entry 2 sense 1) or differentiation 3 physics a : relating to quantitative differences (as of motion or pressure) b : producing effects by reason of quantitative differences differentially ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shə-lē adverb differential 2 of 2 noun 1 mathematics a : the product (see product sense 1) of the derivative of a function of one variable by the increment of the independent variable b : a sum of products in which each product consists of a partial derivative of a given function of several variables multiplied by the corresponding increment and which contains as many products as there are independent variables in the function 2 : a difference between comparable individuals or classes a price differential also : the amount of such a difference 3 a : a drivetrain gear assembly connecting two collinear shafts or axles (such as those of the rear wheels of an automobile) and permitting one shaft to revolve faster than the other a locking rear differential b : a case covering such an assembly Synonyms Adjective discriminating discriminational discriminative discriminatory See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective did away with differential pay scales for men and women doing the same work Recent Examples on the Web Adjective That differential determines how much moisture goes from the ocean to the monsoon and means more of it drops. Time, 16 Sep. 2022 That differential determines how much moisture goes from the ocean to the monsoon and means more of it drops. Seth Borenstein, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 There is a differential distribution of electric charges on the outside of the membrane compared to the inside of the membrane. Gabriel A. Silva, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 The springs are softer at the front but firmer at the rear in a bid to counter roll in the corners and pitch when accelerating and braking, and the differential shifts torque to whichever rear wheel has the most grip when exiting a corner. Wired, 4 Aug. 2022 Over the many years since then, differential erosion — when layers of lava erode from the sea and winds at irregular rates — formed the arch. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 22 July 2022 So my story, from a principle point of view, goes to the differential rates of adaptation of different tissues. Greg Presto, Men's Health, 14 July 2022 To predict that everything will change is not to identify the differential components of transformation and persistence that make any emergent phenomenon, including global capitalism, legible at all. Benjamin Kunkel, The New Republic, 14 June 2022 Parts of the Euler identity pop up in the solutions to differential equations, like in oscillating circuits, and the solutions to Schrödinger’s equation in quantum mechanics. Rhett Allain, Wired, 14 Mar. 2022 Noun The big hardware difference for the Hyundai is a twin-clutch rear differential that can send up to 100 percent of the rear motor's output to either side. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022 The tiebreaker is point differential, and the Jazz’s is only barely positive. Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 July 2022 Critically, the inboard portion of the half-shaft (closest to the differential) could flex, allowing the rear wheels to articulate at extreme angles when the rear-suspension was under load. Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 10 Aug. 2022 The Spartans grabbed just one of their own misses in the half while committing eight turnovers, leading to a five-shot differential in the Nittany Lions' favor. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 16 Feb. 2022 That monster mill, shifted by a Ford six-speed automatic transmission hooked up to a Strange Engineering 9-inch differential, is stuffed into Dynacorn Classic Bodies’ exact replica of a 1967 Mustang fastback shell. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2021 Six different scorers have led the Eagles to a dominant 14-0 goal differential in three tournament games. Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Nov. 2021 Having not practiced with USA, Booker, Middleton and Holiday had to overcome a long flight and adjust to the time differential to play. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 6 Aug. 2021 The rear motor is identical to the front unit, but the transaxle adds an electronic locking mechanism to the differential to provide extra traction in off—road use. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 20 May 2021 See More Word History Etymology Adjective borrowed from Medieval Latin differentiālis, from Latin differentia difference entry 1 + -ālis -al entry 1 Noun noun derivative of differential entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing differential differential diagnosis exact differential differential gear partial differential equation differential geometry differential equation differential calculus differential diagnosis exact differential differential gear partial differential equation differential geometry differential equation differential calculus See More Medical Definition differential adjective dif·fer·en·tial ˌdif-ə-ˈren-chəl 1 : of, relating to, or constituting a difference differential birth rates in different economic levels 2 : making a distinction between individuals or classes differential cell counts differential staining differential adjective as in discriminatory favoring, applying, or being unequal treatment of different classes of people did away with differential pay scales for men and women doing the same work Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance discriminatory unfair discriminative unequal unjust discriminational discriminating selective biased inequitable partisan partial prejudicial segregative prejudiced elitist clubby Antonyms & Near Antonyms equal nondiscriminatory equitable fair neutral objective impartial just unbiased unprejudiced uncolored See More
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differential

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