dif·fer·en·tia
| \ ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-sh(ē-)ə
\
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plural differentiae\
ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shē-ˌē
, -shē-ˌī
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, -shē-ˌī
\
Definition of differentia
: an element, feature, or factor that distinguishes one entity, state, or class from another
especially
: a characteristic trait distinguishing a species from other species of the same genus
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Synonyms for differentia
Synonyms
- affection,
- attribute,
- attribution,
- character,
- characteristic,
- criterion,
- diagnostic,
- feature,
- fingerprint,
- hallmark,
- mark,
- marker,
- note,
- particularity,
- peculiarity,
- point,
- property,
- quality,
- specific,
- stamp,
- touch,
- trait
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“Differentia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/differentia. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.
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differentia
noun
dif·fer·en·tia
| \ ˌdif-ə-ˈren-ch(ē-)ə
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plural differentiae\
-chē-ˌē
, -chē-ˌī
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, -chē-ˌī
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Medical Definition of differentia
: the element, feature, or factor that distinguishes one entity, state, or class from another
especially
: a characteristic trait distinguishing a species from other species of the same genus
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The first known use of differentia was in 1551
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