Search Result:differential

differential   (TTS Sound)

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")