Search Result:differential
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˏdIfәˋrєnʃәl 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˏdifәˊrenʃәl 〕
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")