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Detailed Synonyms for differential in English

differential:

differential [the ~] noun

  1. the differential
    the differential
  2. the differential
    – 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 1
    the differential; the differential gear
    – 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 1
  3. the differential
    – a quality that differentiates between similar things 1
    the differential
    – a quality that differentiates between similar things 1
  4. the differential
    – the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx 1
    the derivative; the differential; the first derivative; the derived function; the differential coefficient
    – the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx 1

differential adj

  1. differential
    – relating to or showing a difference 1
    differential
    – relating to or showing a difference 1
  2. differential
    – involving or containing one or more derivatives 1
    differential
    – involving or containing one or more derivatives 1

Related Words for "differential":

  • differentials, differentially

Alternate Synonyms for "differential":


Related Definitions for "differential":

  1. relating to or showing a difference1
    • differential treatment1
  2. involving or containing one or more derivatives1
    • differential equation1
  3. 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 curves1
  4. a quality that differentiates between similar things1
  5. the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx1

Related Synonyms for differential