Differential (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A quality that differentiates between similar things.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
The result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.