Differential Definition & Meaning
differential
- adjective
- relating to or showing a difference; "differential treatment"
- involving or containing one or more derivatives; "differential equation"
- noun
- the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
- a quality that differentiates between similar things
- 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" in song lyrics
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"Fast or slow - makes no differential"
Grand Daddy I.U. — Soul Touch -
"that's made of gristle test they torque to differential"
The Coup — Drug Warz -
"You tried to fade, but got eleminated, tried the differential"
South Central Cartel — S.C.G.'Z
Words that rhyme with differential
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- What does differential mean?
- relating to or showing a difference; "differential treatment" involving or containing one or more derivatives; "differential equation" the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx a quality that differentiates between similar things 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
- What part of speech is differential?
- Differential is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does differential have?
- Differential has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).