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differentially

adverb

dif·​fer·​en·​tial·​ly ¦difə¦renchəlē How to pronounce differentially (audio)
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: in a differential manner : so as to constitute or create a differential : so as to make distinction between different individuals or types

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“Differentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/differentially. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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