Differential

[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
[n] a quality that differentiates between similar things
[n] the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
[adj] relating to or showing a difference; "differential treatment"
[adj] (mathematics) involving or containing one or more derivatives; "differential equation"

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Synonyms

derivative, derived function, differential coefficient, differential gear, first derivative

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