differential
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(a) relating to or showing a difference
- differential treatment
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(a) involving or containing one or more derivatives
- differential equation
Nouns
- (n) the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx derivative, derived function, differential coefficient, first derivative,
- (n) a quality that differentiates between similar things
- (n) 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,