Differential Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Differential

Meaning 1 : 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
Meaning 2 : 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
Meaning 3 : a quality that differentiates between similar things

Meaning 4 : involving or containing one or more derivatives

    Example : differential equation

Meaning 5 : relating to or showing a difference

    Example : differential treatment


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