differentia
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noun \ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-sh(ē-)ə\ plural dif·fer·en·ti·ae\-shē-ˌē, -shē-ˌī\
Definition of DIFFERENTIA
: an element, feature, or factor that distinguishes one entity, state, or class from another; especially : a characteristic trait distinguishing a species from other species of the same genus
Examples of DIFFERENTIA
- <a list of the chief differentiae between a controlling cult and a legitimate religious sect>
Origin of DIFFERENTIA
Latin, difference, from different-, differens
First Known Use: 1551
Related to DIFFERENTIA
- Synonyms
- affection, attribute, attribution, character, criterion, diagnostic, characteristic, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait
dif·fer·en·tia
noun \ˌdif-ə-ˈren-ch(ē-)ə\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; dif·fer·en·ti·ae \-chē-ˌē, -chē-ˌī\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of DIFFERENTIA
: the element, feature, or factor that distinguishes one entity, state, or class from another; especially : a characteristic trait distinguishing a species from other species of the same genus
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