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

1. <did away with differential pay scales for men and women doing the same work>

First Known Use of DIFFERENTIAL

1647

Related to DIFFERENTIAL

Synonyms: discriminatory, discriminating, discriminational, discriminative

Antonyms: nondiscriminatory

Related Words: biased, inequitable, partial, partisan, prejudiced, prejudicial, unequal, unfair, unjust; clubby, elitist, selective; segregative

Near Antonyms: equal, equitable, fair, just; impartial, neutral, objective, unbiased, uncolored, unprejudiced

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