Meaning of the word differential in English
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differential
US /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃəl/
UK /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃəl/
Noun
1.
a difference between things, especially one that is unfair
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There's a significant wage differential between men and women in this industry.
2.
a gear arrangement that allows different speeds of rotation between two shafts, especially in a vehicle
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The car's differential allows the wheels to turn at different speeds when cornering.
Adjective
1.
of, relating to, or constituting a difference
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The study examined the differential effects of two drugs on patient recovery.
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