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differential

UK
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

Translations

differentialnoun
differentials
pl
UK
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛn(t)ʃəl/
The mechanic explained that the car's differential needed to be repaired.
Механик объяснил, что дифференциал автомобиля нуждается в ремонте.
Synonyms
divergence
distinction
variation
discrepancy
difference
differentialadjective
more differential
Comp.
most differential
Super.
UK
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/
US
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/
The engineer explained the differential equations used in the model.
Инженер объяснил дифференциальные уравнения, используемые в модели.
Additional translations
разностный
различный
Synonyms
discriminative
distinct
differing
varied
divergent

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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