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differentia

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of differentia

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
  • a list of the chief differentiae between the two houses
Synonyms of differentia

attribute, attribution, character, characteristic, criterion, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait
Words Related to differentia

badge, indication, sign

emblem, symbol, token

charm, grace

excellence, merit, virtue

eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, oddity, quirk

individuality, singularity, uniqueness

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