Differential vs. Derivative
Differentialadjective
of, or relating to a difference
Differentialadjective
dependent on, or making a difference; distinctive
Differentialadjective
having differences in speed or direction of motion
Differentialadjective
(mathematics) of, or relating to differentiation, or the differential calculus
Differentialnoun
the differential gear in an automobile etc
Differentialnoun
a qualitative or quantitative difference between similar or comparable things
Differentialnoun
(mathematics) an infinitesimal change in a variable, or the result of differentiation
Differentialnoun
One of two coils of conducting wire so related to one another or to a magnet or armature common to both, that one coil produces polar action contrary to that of the other.
Differentialnoun
A form of conductor used for dividing and distributing the current to a series of electric lamps so as to maintain equal action in all.
Differentialadjective
Relating to or indicating a difference; creating a difference; discriminating; special; as, differential characteristics; differential duties; a differential rate.
Differentialadjective
Of or pertaining to a differential, or to differentials.
Differentialadjective
Relating to differences of motion or leverage; producing effects by such differences; said of mechanism.
Differentialnoun
An increment, usually an indefinitely small one, which is given to a variable quantity.
Differentialnoun
A small difference in rates which competing railroad lines, in establishing a common tariff, allow one of their number to make, in order to get a fair share of the business. The lower rate is called a differential rate. Differentials are also sometimes granted to cities.
Differentialnoun
One of two coils of conducting wire so related to one another or to a magnet or armature common to both, that one coil produces polar action contrary to that of the other.
Differentialnoun
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
Differentialnoun
a quality that differentiates between similar things
Differentialnoun
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
Differentialadjective
relating to or showing a difference;
Differentialadjective
involving or containing one or more derivatives;
Derivativeadjective
Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.
Derivativeadjective
Imitative of the work of someone else.
Derivativeadjective
Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.
Derivativeadjective
(finance) Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.
Derivativeadjective
Lacking originality.
Derivativenoun
Something derived.
Derivativenoun
(linguistics) A word that derives from another one.
Derivativenoun
(finance) A financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying asset; such as a warrant, an option etc.
Derivativenoun
(chemistry) A chemical derived from another.
Derivativenoun
(calculus) The derived function of a function (the slope at a certain point on some curve f(x))
Derivativenoun
(calculus) The value of this function for a given value of its independent variable.
Derivativeadjective
Obtained by derivation; derived; not radical, original, or fundamental; originating, deduced, or formed from something else; secondary; as, a derivative conveyance; a derivative word.
Derivativeadjective
Hence, unoriginal (said of art or other intellectual products.
Derivativenoun
That which is derived; anything obtained or deduced from another.
Derivativenoun
A word formed from another word, by a prefix or suffix, an internal modification, or some other change; a word which takes its origin from a root.
Derivativenoun
A chord, not fundamental, but obtained from another by inversion; or, vice versa, a ground tone or root implied in its harmonics in an actual chord.
Derivativenoun
An agent which is adapted to produce a derivation (in the medical sense).
Derivativenoun
A derived function; a function obtained from a given function by a certain algebraic process.
Derivativenoun
A substance so related to another substance by modification or partial substitution as to be regarded as derived from it; thus, the amido compounds are derivatives of ammonia, and the hydrocarbons are derivatives of methane, benzene, etc.
Derivativenoun
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
Derivativenoun
a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
Derivativenoun
(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word;
Derivativeadjective
resulting from or employing derivation;
Derivative
In mathematics, the derivative of a function of a real variable measures the sensitivity to change of the function value (output value) with respect to a change in its argument (input value). Derivatives are a fundamental tool of calculus.
