differential

• صفة تشير إلى ما يتعلق بالفرق أو التمايز بين شيئين، أو ما يُظهر هذا الفرق. تُستخدم في الرياضيات والهندسة والميكانيكا لوصف اختلاف في السرعات أو الكميات أو الدرجات، كما تُستعمل في الطب والهندسة للإشارة إلى عملية تشخيصية تعتمد على المقارنة بين حالتين أو قيمتين.

Relating to or exhibiting a difference; often used in mathematics, engineering, and mechanics to describe a difference in rates, amounts, or degrees.

1. Relating to differenceB2formal

   Relating to or showing a difference; distinguishing.

   تفاضلي

   • The study examined differential rates of growth between the two groups.
   • Differential treatment of employees can lead to legal issues.
   • There is a differential impact of the policy on different regions.

   المرادفاتcontrastivediscriminatingdiscriminative

   الأضدادidenticalsimilarundifferentiateduniform

2. Relating to a mathematical derivativeC1formaltechnical

   Relating to or involving the derivative of a function in calculus.

   تفاضلي

   • The engineer solved a differential equation to model the system.
   • Differential calculus is a fundamental branch of mathematics.
   • The professor explained the concept of a differential operator.

3. Relating to a mechanical differentialC1formaltechnical

   Relating to a gear system that allows two axles to rotate at different speeds.

   تفاضلي

   • The car's differential allows the wheels to turn at different speeds when cornering.
   • A limited-slip differential improves traction on slippery roads.
   • The mechanic inspected the differential for any signs of wear.

• اسم يشير إلى الفرق أو الاختلاف أو التباين بين شيئين أو أكثر. ويُستخدم في الرياضيات والهندسة والميكانيكا للإشارة إلى التفاضل أو الكمية التفاضلية.

A noun referring to a difference, distinction, or variation between two or more things, often used in mathematics, mechanics, or technical contexts.

1. Difference in amountB2formal

   A difference or variation between two or more things, especially in terms of quantity, value, or degree.

   فرق

   • There is a significant differential in pay between the two positions.
   • The price differential between the two models is quite large.
   • We need to analyze the differential in performance across teams.

   المرادفاتdifferencediscrepancydisparitydistinctiondivergencegapspreadvariance

2. Mathematics: derivativeC1formalscientific

   In calculus, an infinitesimal difference or the derivative of a function.

   تفاضل

   • The differential of the function is used to find the slope.
   • Students learned how to compute a differential in class.
   • The equation involves a second-order differential.

   المرادفاتderivativedifferential coefficientfluxioninfinitesimal

3. Mechanical componentB2formaltechnical

   A gear system in a vehicle that allows the wheels to rotate at different speeds, especially when turning.

   الترس التفاضلي

   • The mechanic replaced the differential in the car.
   • A faulty differential can cause handling problems.
   • The differential ensures smooth turning of the vehicle.

   المرادفاتdifferential gear