differentia
differentia
nounDefinition of DIFFERENTIA
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind <a list of the chief differentiae between a controlling cult and a legitimate religious sect>
Synonyms affection, attribute, attribution, character, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait
Related Words badge, indication, sign; emblem, symbol, token; charm, grace; excellence, merit, virtue; eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, oddity, quirk; individuality, singularity, uniqueness
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