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Synonyms of differentia
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
- a list of the chief differentiae between a controlling cult and a legitimate religious sect
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“Differentia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentia. Accessed 26 Sep. 2022.
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The first known use of differentia was in 1551
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