differential

dif·fer·en·tial

adj \ˌdif-ə-ˈren-chəl\

Definition of DIFFERENTIAL

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