differential
1dif·fer·en·tial
adj \ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl\Definition of DIFFERENTIAL
1
a : of, relating to, or constituting a difference : distinguishing b : making a distinction between individuals or classes c : based on or resulting from a differential d : functioning or proceeding differently or at a different rate
2
: being, relating to, or involving a differential or differentiation
3
a : relating to quantitative differences b : producing effects by reason of quantitative differences
— dif·fer·en·tial·ly \-ˈren(t)-shə-lē\ adverb
Examples of DIFFERENTIAL
- <did away with differential pay scales for men and women doing the same work>
First Known Use of DIFFERENTIAL
1647
Related to DIFFERENTIAL
Antonyms: nondiscriminatory
Related Words: biased, inequitable, partial, partisan, prejudiced, prejudicial, unequal, unfair, unjust; clubby, elitist, selective; segregative
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