differential

Meanings

• noun

  A device for measuring or adjusting small differences, especially the difference in speed or level between two things.

  - "The car's differential ensures power is distributed evenly to all wheels."
  - "The scientist used a microscope to measure the differential in weight between the two samples."

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Pronunciation

1. [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ]
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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mellifluential , phenomenal , stationary , vocational

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Variants

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differential , differentially , differentials , differential calculi , differential calculus , differential calculuses , differential diagnoses , differential diagnosis , differential equation , differential equations , differential gear , differential gears , differential geometries , differential geometry , exact differential , exact differentials , partial differential equation , partial differential equations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'differentialis', meaning 'making a difference'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'differential' is also used in biology to refer to the difference in the number of chromosomes between the sexes.

2. The first practical differential gear was invented by Christiaan Huygens in 1659.

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Related Concepts

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1. Calculus: The branch of mathematics that deals with rates of change and the accumulation of quantities.

2. Derivative: A measure of how a function changes as its input changes.

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Culture

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In mathematics, the term 'differential' refers to a small change in a function. It is a fundamental concept in calculus and is used extensively in various fields such as physics, engineering, and economics.

How to Memorize "differential"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a car driving on a winding road. The differential ensures that power is distributed evenly to all wheels, preventing the car from skidding or losing traction.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'differential' as meaning 'making a difference'. Remember that it is used to measure or adjust small differences between two things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DifFerential' to remember that it is a device for measuring differences.

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