Overview of noun differential

The noun differential has 3 senses

• derived function, derivative, differential coefficient, differential, first derivative -- (the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx)


• differential -- (a quality that differentiates between similar things)


• differential gear, differential -- (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)

Overview of adj differential

The adj differential has 2 senses

• differential -- (relating to or showing a difference; "differential treatment")


• differential -- (involving or containing one or more derivatives; "differential equation")