Main Entry: ¹dif·fer·en·tial

Pronunciation: \ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 1647

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