differentia

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dif·fer·en·tia | \ ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-sh(ē-)ə

plural differentiae\ ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shē-ˌē

, -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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a list of the chief differentiae between a controlling cult and a legitimate religious sect

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differentia

noun

dif·fer·en·tia | \ ˌdif-ə-ˈren-ch(ē-)ə

plural differentiae\ -chē-ˌē

, -chē-ˌī

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