differential

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I - noun

1. the result of mathematical differentiation;
the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another;
df(x)/dx (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
derived function, derivative, differential coefficient, first derivative
• Derivationally related forms:
derivative (for: derivative)
• Hypernyms:
calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning
• Hyponyms:
curvature, partial derivative, partial
2. a quality that differentiates between similar things
• Hypernyms:
difference
3. a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds;
used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves
• Syn:
differential gear
• Hypernyms:
bevel gear, pinion and crown wheel, pinion and ring gear

II - adjective

1. relating to or showing a difference (Freq. 1)
- differential treatment
• Pertains to noun:
difference
• Derivationally related forms:
difference
2. involving or containing one or more derivatives
- differential equation
• Pertains to noun:
differentiation
• Topics:
mathematics, math, maths

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  differential gear, derived function, derivative, differential coefficient, first derivative