differential

/dˌɪfəɹˈɛnʃə‍l/

/ˌdɪfɝˈɛnʃəɫ/

[noun] [adjective]

Differential

[NOUN]

the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

synonyms : derivative

derived function

differential coefficient

first derivative

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

synonyms : differential gear

a quality that differentiates between similar things

differential

[ADJECTIVE]

based on or relating to a difference

involving or containing one or more derivatives

Examples

1. And differential evaporation drives the two drops forwards.

2. Income differentials make up that top set of bar graphs.

3. - What possible relevance does this differential have to you problems?

4. For example, differential privacy has a very clear mathematical formalism.