Differential vs. Difference
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;
Differencenoun
(uncountable) The quality of being different.
Differencenoun
(countable) A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else.
Differencenoun
(countable) A disagreement or argument.
Differencenoun
Significant change in or effect on a situation or state.
Differencenoun
(countable) The result of a subtraction; sometimes the absolute value of this result.
Differencenoun
(obsolete) Choice; preference.
Differencenoun
(heraldry) An addition to a coat of arms to distinguish two people's bearings which would otherwise be the same. See augmentation and cadency.
Differencenoun
(logic) The quality or attribute which is added to those of the genus to constitute a species; a differentia.
Differencenoun
(logic circuits) A Boolean operation which is TRUE when the two input variables are different but is otherwise FALSE; the XOR operation (\scriptstyle A \overline B + \overline A B).
Differencenoun
(relational algebra) the set of elements that are in one set but not another (\scriptstyle A \overline B).
Differenceverb
(transitive) To distinguish or differentiate.
Differencenoun
The act of differing; the state or measure of being different or unlike; distinction; dissimilarity; unlikeness; variation; as, a difference of quality in paper; a difference in degrees of heat, or of light; what is the difference between the innocent and the guilty?
Differencenoun
Disagreement in opinion; dissension; controversy; quarrel; hence, cause of dissension; matter in controversy.
Differencenoun
That by which one thing differs from another; that which distinguishes or causes to differ; mark of distinction; characteristic quality; specific attribute.
Differencenoun
Choice; preference.
Differencenoun
An addition to a coat of arms to distinguish the bearings of two persons, which would otherwise be the same. See Augmentation, and Marks of cadency, under Cadency.
Differencenoun
The quality or attribute which is added to those of the genus to constitute a species; a differentia.
Differencenoun
The quantity by which one quantity differs from another, or the remainder left after subtracting the one from the other.
Differenceverb
To cause to differ; to make different; to mark as different; to distinguish.
Differencenoun
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar;
Differencenoun
a variation that deviates from the standard or norm;
Differencenoun
a disagreement or argument about something important;
Differencenoun
a significant change;
Differencenoun
the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend
