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differential

[dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ]noun, adjective4 syllables

Differential means: the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx.

Synonyms for differential5

noun, as in the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

derived function, derivative, differential coefficient, first derivative

noun, as in 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

differential gear

What does differential mean?5

noun

1

the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

2

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

3

a quality that differentiates between similar things

adjective

1

relating to or showing a difference“differential treatment”

2

involving or containing one or more derivatives“differential equation”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with differential?14

three syllables

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four syllables

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five syllables

experiential
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Differential in a sentence

  • In general, little is known about nonlinear second order differential equations.Zifre
  • Resolving a differential equation means finding the functions that satisfy it.marcelostockle
  • He didn't understand the concept of differential equations.kerbear407
  • The finite element method enables us to find approximate solutions of partial differential equations.Selenyt
  • This differential equation can be easily solved by Laplace transform.Thanuir
  • Differential equations are equations involving derivatives.unknown
  • Can you help me with differential equations?rul
  • How small is a differential? What's the smallest number greater than zero? What's twice that number?halfb1t

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Forms of differential

as a noun

plural
differentials