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differential

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/difɨɾẽsiˈal/di·fe·ren·ci·al

Definition

In mathematics and physics, an infinitesimal element of a difference. In mechanics, a mechanism allowing speed differences between wheels.

“The car's differential needs repair.”

“There is a wage differential between the two sectors.”

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