Differential
Pronunciation
- IPA: dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ
Full definition of differential
Adjective
differential
- of, or relating to a differencedifferential characteristics
- MotleyFor whom he produced differential favours.
- dependent on, or making a difference; distinctive
- having differences in speed or direction of motion
- (mathematics) of, or relating to differentiation, or the differential calculus
Noun
differential
(plural differentials)- the differential gear in an automobile etc
- a qualitative or quantitative difference between similar or comparable things
- (mathematics) an infinitesimal change in a variable, or the result of differentiation
- One of two coils of conducting wire so related to one another or to a magnet or armature common to both, that one coil produces polar action contrary to that of the other.
- A form of conductor used for dividing and distributing the current to a series of electric lamps so as to maintain equal action in all.