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differential definition
differential |
Grep of noun differential differential differential analyzer differential blood count differential calculus differential coefficient differential cost differential diagnosis differential equation differential gear differential limen differential psychology differential threshold partial differential equation Overview of noun differential The noun differential has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (1) derived function, derivative, differential coefficient, differential, first derivative -- (the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx) 2. differential -- (a quality that differentiates between similar things) 3. differential gear, 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) Overview of adj differential The adj differential has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (1) differential -- (relating to or showing a difference; "differential treatment") 2. differential -- ((mathematics) involving or containing one or more derivatives; "differential equation") Antonyms of adj differential Similarity of adj differential 2 senses of differential Sense 1 differential Pertains to noun difference (Sense 1) =>difference => quality Sense 2 differential Pertains to noun differentiation (Sense 2) =>differentiation => mathematical process, mathematical operation, operation Attributes of adj differential Familiarity of adj differential differential used as an adjective is rare (polysemy count = 2) Grep of adj differential differential Overview of noun differential The noun differential has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (1) derived function, derivative, differential coefficient, differential, first derivative -- (the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx) 2. differential -- (a quality that differentiates between similar things) 3. differential gear, 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) Overview of adj differential The adj differential has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (1) differential -- (relating to or showing a difference; "differential treatment") 2. differential -- ((mathematics) involving or containing one or more derivatives; "differential equation")
differential definition