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English adjective: differential | |||
| 1. | differential relating to or showing a difference | ||
| Samples | Differential treatment. | ||
| 2. | differential involving or containing one or more derivatives | ||
| Samples | Differential equation. | ||
| Domain category | math, mathematics, maths | ||
English noun: differential | |||
| 1. | differential (cognition) the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx | ||
| Synonyms | derivative, derived function, differential coefficient, first derivative | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | curvature, partial, partial derivative | ||
| 2. | differential (attribute) a quality that differentiates between similar things | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | difference | ||
| 3. | differential (artifact) 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 | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bevel gear, pinion and crown wheel, pinion and ring gear | ||
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