DIFFERENTIAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DIFFERENTIAL?

Need another word that means the same as “differential”? Find 27 synonyms and 30 related words for “differential” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Differential” are: distinctive, different, dissimilar, contrasting, divergent, disparate, contrastive, differential gear, derivative, differential coefficient, first derivative, difference, gap, gulf, divergence, disparity, discrepancy, imbalance, inequality, contrast, distinction, inequity, unevenness, disproportion, inconsistency, variation, variability

Differential as a Noun

Definitions of "Differential" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “differential” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• 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.
• A difference in wages between industries or between categories of employees in the same industry.
• The result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx.
• A difference between amounts of things.
• A quality that differentiates between similar things.
• A set of gears allowing a motor vehicle's driven wheels to revolve at different speeds when going around corners.
• An infinitesimal difference between successive values of a variable.

Synonyms of "Differential" as a noun (20 Words)

contrast	The perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors. By contrast.
derivative	A substance that is derived chemically from a specified compound. The aircraft is a derivative of the Falcon 20G.
difference	The state or condition of being dissimilar. His support made a real difference.
differential coefficient	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.
differential gear	A quality that differentiates between similar things.
discrepancy	An event that departs from expectations. There s a discrepancy between your account and his.
disparity	Inequality or difference in some respect. The arrangements could lead to disparity of treatment between companies.
disproportion	An instance of being out of proportion with something else. There is a disproportion between the scale of expenditure and any benefit that could possibly result.
distinction	An honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority. I was completely unaware of class distinctions.
divergence	A difference in opinions, interests, etc. An angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines.
first derivative	The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate.
gap	A narrow opening. Gap between income and outgo.
gulf	An arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay. The widening gulf between the rich and the poor.
imbalance	(mathematics) a lack of symmetry. A hormonal imbalance.
inconsistency	The quality of being inconsistent and lacking a harmonious uniformity among things or parts. The inconsistency between his expressed attitudes and his actual behaviour.
inequality	Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality. The growing inequality between rich and poor.
inequity	Lack of fairness or justice. Policies aimed at redressing racial inequity.
unevenness	The quality of being unbalanced.
variability	The quality of being uneven and lacking uniformity. A great deal of variability in quality.
variation	Something a little different from others of the same type. He patented a variation on the sandal.

Usage Examples of "Differential" as a noun

• Regional differentials in pay.
• The differential between petrol and diesel prices.

Differential as an Adjective

Definitions of "Differential" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “differential” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Of, showing, or depending on a difference; varying according to circumstances or relevant factors.
• Relating to or showing a difference.
• Relating to a difference in a physical quantity.
• Constituting a specific difference; distinctive.
• Relating to infinitesimal differences or to the derivatives of functions.
• Involving or containing one or more derivatives.

Synonyms of "Differential" as an adjective (7 Words)

contrasting	Differing strikingly. Contrasting colours.
contrastive	Of words so related that one contrasts with the other. Disjunctive conjunctions like but or or though serve a contrastive function.
different	Distinctly separate from the first. Different parts of the country.
disparate	Containing elements very different from one another. A culturally disparate country.
dissimilar	Marked by dissimilarity. A collection of dissimilar nations lacking overall homogeneity.
distinctive	Of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing- Curtis Wilkie. Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor.
divergent	Tending to be different or develop in different directions. Divergent thinking.

Usage Examples of "Differential" as an adjective

• A differential amplifier.
• The differential achievements of boys and girls.
• The differential features between benign and malignant tumours.
• Differential equation.

Associations of "Differential" (30 Words)

characterize	Describe the distinctive nature or features of. The disease is characterized by weakening of the immune system.
compare	Be comparable. Beyond compare.
comparison	The quality of being similar or equivalent. The fractions selected for comparison must require pupils to consider both numerator and denominator.
contrast	The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared. In contrast to.
contrastingly	In a contrasting manner.
convert	A person who has been converted to another religious or political belief. Convert hotels into jails.
diametrical	Related to or along a diameter. He s the diametrical opposite of Gabriel.
differ	Be different. I beg to differ.
difference	A disagreement or argument about something important. There are many differences between jazz and rock.
differentiate	Become different during development. The receptors are developed and differentiated into sense organs.
differentiation	A discrimination between things as different and distinct. Packaging can be a source of product differentiation.
differently	In a way that is not the same as another or as before. Differently coloured pens.
discrete	Individually separate and distinct. A government with three discrete divisions.
disparate	Containing elements very different from one another. They inhabit disparate worlds of thought.
disparity	A great difference. The arrangements could lead to disparity of treatment between companies.
dissimilarity	Difference; variance. The similarity or dissimilarity between humans and other animals.
distinction	Excellence that sets someone or something apart from others. I was completely unaware of class distinctions.
distinguish	Manage to discern (something barely perceptible. His modesty distinguishes him from his peers.
divergence	A difference in opinions, interests, etc. The divergence between primates and other groups.
gap	Make an opening or gap in. Gap between income and outgo.
incompatibility	Inability of two people to live together harmoniously. Our different backgrounds had something to do with our incompatibility.
inconsistent	Acting at variance with one’s own principles or former behaviour. Inconsistent with the roadmap.
individuation	Discriminating the individual from the generic group or species.
preeminence	High status importance owing to marked superiority.
secant	A straight line that cuts a curve in two or more parts.
sized	Having a specified size. A grapefruit sized lump.
specialization	The process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill. A biologist and ecologist with a specialization in butterflies.
style	Make consistent with a certain fashion or style. This style of shoe is in demand.
variance	A quantity equal to the square of the standard deviation. A zoning variance.
variant	An event that departs from expectations. A variant of the same word.