differential
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: differentials
Sense 1
Of or pertaining to a difference.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Dependent on, or making a difference; distinctive.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
The differential gear in an automobile, etc.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A qualitative or quantitative difference between similar or comparable things.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “differential” mean?
Of or pertaining to a difference.
Is “differential” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.