differential
/ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃəl/adjective
C1formalcommontechnical/ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃəl/Relating to or exhibiting a difference; often used in mathematics, engineering, and mechanics to describe a difference in rates, amounts, or degrees.
ruОтносящийся к различию или демонстрирующий его; часто используется в математике, технике и механике для описания разницы в скоростях, количествах или степенях.esRelativo a la diferencia o que la muestra; se usa frecuentemente en matemáticas, ingeniería y mecánica para describir diferencias en velocidades, cantidades o grados.frQui concerne une différence ou la met en évidence ; souvent utilisé en mathématiques, en technique et en mécanique pour décrire une différence de vitesses, de quantités ou de degrés.deSich auf einen Unterschied beziehend oder einen Unterschied zeigend; häufig in Mathematik, Technik und Mechanik verwendet, um Unterschiede bei Geschwindigkeiten, Mengen oder Graden zu beschreiben.ptRelativo a uma diferença ou que a demonstra; usado em matemática, engenharia e mecânica para descrever variações de velocidade, quantidade ou grau.zh表示与差别或差异有关的,或显示出差异的;常用于数学、工程和力学中,描述速度、数量或程度上的差别。arصفة 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 difference B2 formal
Relating to or showing a difference; distinguishing.
- 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.
ruРазличныйesdiferencial (relativo a la diferencia)frdifférentiel (relatif à une différence)deUnterschiedlichptDiferencialzh差别的arتفاضلي
Synonymes: contrastivediscriminatingdiscriminative
Antonymes: identicalsimilarundifferentiateduniform
- Relating to a mathematical derivative C1 formal technical
Relating to or involving the derivative of a function in calculus.
- 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.
ruДифференциальныйesdiferencial (relativo a la derivada)frdifférentiel (relatif à la dérivée)deDifferentialptDiferencialzh微分的arتفاضلي
- Relating to a mechanical differential C1 formal technical
Relating to a gear system that allows two axles to rotate at different speeds.
- 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.
ruДифференциальныйesDiferencial (relativo al mecanismo)frDifférentiel (mécanique)deDifferential-ptDiferencialzh差速的arتفاضلي
- more differential comparative form
- most differential superlative form
noun
C1formalcommontechnical/ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃəl/A noun referring to a difference, distinction, or variation between two or more things, often used in mathematics, mechanics, or technical contexts.
ruСуществительное, обозначающее различие, отличие или вариацию между двумя или более вещами, часто используемое в математике, механике или технических контекстах.esSustantivo que denota una diferencia, distinción o variación entre dos o más cosas, usado a menudo en matemáticas, mecánica o contextos técnicos.frNom désignant une différence, un écart ou une variation entre deux ou plusieurs choses, souvent utilisé en mathématiques, en mécanique ou dans des contextes techniques.deSubstantiv, das einen Unterschied, eine Abweichung oder eine Variation zwischen zwei oder mehr Dingen bezeichnet; wird häufig in Mathematik, Mechanik oder technischen Kontexten verwendet, wo es unter anderem das Differential (z. B. in der Analysis oder im Getriebe) meint.ptSubstantivo que designa uma diferença, distinção ou variação entre duas ou mais coisas, usado frequentemente em matemática, mecânica ou contextos técnicos.zh名词,表示两个或多个事物之间的差异、区别或变化,常用于数学、机械或技术语境中。arاسم يشير إلى الفرق أو الاختلاف أو التباين بين شيئين أو أكثر. ويُستخدم في الرياضيات والهندسة والميكانيكا للإشارة إلى التفاضل أو الكمية التفاضلية.
- Difference in amount B2 formal
A difference or variation between two or more things, especially in terms of quantity, value, or degree.
- 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.
ruРазницаesdiferencia, diferencia de cantidadfrdifférencedeUnterschiedptDiferençazh差额arفرق
Synonymes: differencediscrepancydisparitydistinctiondivergencegapspreadvariance
- Mathematics: derivative C1 formal scientific
In calculus, an infinitesimal difference or the derivative of a function.
- 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.
ruДифференциалesdiferencial (matemáticas)frdifférentielle (mathématiques)deDifferentialptDiferencialzh微分arتفاضل
Synonymes: derivativedifferential coefficientfluxioninfinitesimal
- Mechanical component B2 formal technical
A gear system in a vehicle that allows the wheels to rotate at different speeds, especially when turning.
- The mechanic replaced the differential in the car.
- A faulty differential can cause handling problems.
- The differential ensures smooth turning of the vehicle.
ruДифференциалesDiferencial (mecanismo)frDifférentiel (mécanique)deDifferentialptDiferencialzh差速器arالترس التفاضلي
Synonymes: differential gear
- differentials plural form
- differentials' possessive plural form
- differential's possessive singular form