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differential

UK
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

Translations

differentialnoun
differentials
pl
UK
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛn(t)ʃəl/
écartSens général : différence entre des montants, des valeurs ou des taux.
The differential in pay between the two jobs was significant.
L'écart de salaire entre les deux emplois était important.
différentielSens technique en mécanique et en mathématiques.
The mechanic explained that the noise was coming from the car's differential.
Le mécanicien a expliqué que le bruit venait du différentiel de la voiture.
Synonyms
divergence
difference
discrepancy
variation
distinction
differentialadjective
more differential
Comp.
most differential
Super.
UK
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/
différentielSens général et scientifique ; en mathématiques et en contexte technique.
The differential equation was solved using advanced calculus techniques.
L'équation différentielle a été résolue à l'aide de techniques avancées de calcul.
différenciéQuand l'idée est celle d'un traitement, de taux ou de niveaux fondés sur des différences.
The differential treatment of employees based on their performance was evident in the company's bonus structure.
Le traitement différencié des employés en fonction de leurs performances était évident dans le système de primes de l'entreprise.
Synonyms
distinct
divergent
varied
differing
discriminative

Definitions

differentialnoun
A difference between amounts, values, or rates.
The differential in pay between the two jobs was significant.
A gear assembly in a vehicle that allows for the difference in wheel speed, especially when turning.
The mechanic explained that the noise was coming from the car's differential.
In calculus, an infinitesimally small change in a variable (dx) or the corresponding change in the value of a function (dy) produced by that variable's change.
For the function y = x², the differential dy equals 2x dx.
differentialadjective
Relating to or showing a difference; distinctive.
The differential treatment of employees based on their performance was evident in the company's bonus structure.
Involving or dependent on a difference or variation.
The differential rates of interest offered by the bank attracted a variety of customers.
Pertaining to or involving the use of derivatives in mathematics.
The differential equation was solved using advanced calculus techniques.
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