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Noun
1704 1 a : the product of the derivative of a function of one variable by the increment of the independent variable b : a sum of products in which each product consists of a partial derivative of a given function of several variables multiplied by the corresponding increment and which contains as many products as there are independent variables in the function 2 : a difference between comparable individuals or classes <a price differential>; also : the amount of such a difference Adjective
1647 1 a : of, relating to, or constituting a difference : DISTINGUISHING b : making a distinction between individuals or classes c : based on or resulting from a differential d : functioning or proceeding differently or at a different rate 2 : being, relating to, or involving a differential or differentiation 3 a : relating to quantitative differences b : producing effects by reason of quantitative differences |
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