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Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : dif-uh-ren-shuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪf əˈrɛn ʃəl



Definition of differential

Origin :
  • 1640s, from Medieval Latin differentialis, from Latin differentia (see difference). Related: Differentially.
  • As in numeric/numerical : adj concerning mathematics
  • As in prejudicial : adj harmful, undermining
  • As in numeric : adj mathematical
  • As in different : adj dissimilar, unlike
  • As in cog : noun main part of device
  • As in distinction : noun differentiation; feature
  • As in earmark : noun signature characteristic
  • As in feature : noun characteristic
Example sentences :
  • Conversely, when the differential is higher or lower, the markets are out of line.
  • Extract from : « About sugar buying for Jobbers » by B. W. Dyer
  • Darwin would say, "Look here, how is the radiator connected with the differential?"
  • Extract from : « Life in a Tank » by Richard Haigh
  • Between 1890 and 1895 there was a steady decline in the differential.
  • Extract from : « The Principles of Economics » by Frank A. Fetter
  • It is just a name for the differential character of the action.
  • Extract from : « Essays in Experimental Logic » by John Dewey
  • Because Brent said there ought to be more grease in the differential, too.
  • Extract from : « Roy Blakeley's Motor Caravan » by Percy Keese Fitzhugh
  • The value of these cases depends on their differential character.
  • Extract from : « Radiant Motherhood » by Marie Carmichael Stopes
  • Differential type might stamp the more or less important works.
  • Extract from : « Mankind in the Making » by H. G. Wells
  • Use of the Differential Calculus as preparatory to that of the Integral.
  • Extract from : « The philosophy of mathematics » by Auguste Comte
  • This is especially remarkable in reference to differential equations.
  • Extract from : « The philosophy of mathematics » by Auguste Comte
  • The aim is to educate the eye to the differential perception of dimensions.
  • Extract from : « The Montessori Method » by Maria Montessori

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