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differential

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 rate2: being, relating to, or involving a differential or differentiation3 a: relating to quantitative differences b: producing effects by reason of quantitative differences

— dif·fer·en·tial·ly

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\-ˈren(t)-shə-lē\ adverb

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