Main Entry: dif·fer·en·tial

Pronunciation: \ˌdif-ə-ˈren-chəl\

Function: adjective

1 : of, relating to, or constituting a difference <differential birth rates in different economic levels>
2 : making a distinction between individuals or classes <differential cell counts> <differential staining>

—dif·fer·en·tial·ly \-ˈrench-(ə-)lē\ adverb