differential
nounmasculinetécnico/difɨɾẽsiˈal/medium
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.
Common collocations
price differentialrate differentialthermal differentialdifferential gear
Etymology
Do latim 'differens, differentis' (que difere) + sufixo '-al'.