DIFFERENTIAL Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

differential

adjective

ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl

as in discriminatory

favoring, applying, or being unequal treatment of different classes of people did away with differential pay scales for men and women doing the same work

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Recent Examples of differential Despite allegations of differential treatment, Tolcher said punishments were issued according to the discipline policies and procedures in the school’s parent and student handbook. —

Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026 The Phillies fired Thomson as the team ranks last or in the bottom part of the league in several statistical categories, like run differential, ERA, batting average and OPS, largely with the same roster as the previous four seasons. —

Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026 The team with the worst run differential? —

Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 The service includes cleaning the throttle body and replacing the coolant, brake fluid, and differential fluid. —

Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for differential

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Players will still be able to cover their mouths when conversing normally, but outlawing the act during disagreements is designed to remove plausible deniability for any player accused of making discriminatory remarks while their mouth is obscured.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Unfair labor practice claim In response to the store closure, the union filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), citing discriminatory treatment.

— JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 May 2026