interferential

adjective

in·​ter·​fe·​ren·​tial ¦intə(r)fə¦renchəl How to pronounce interferential (audio)
: of, relating to, or depending on interference (as of light)

Word History

Etymology

from interference, after such pairs as English difference : differential

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“Interferential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interferential. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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