English-Thai Dictionary

differ

VI แตกต่าง  แปลก ไป  ผิดแผกแตกต่าง  ต่าง ไป  vary diverge teak-tarng

 

differ

VI ไม่เห็นด้วย  ไม่ เห็นพ้อง  ขัดแย้ง  disagree discord conflict agree mai-hen-dai

 

differ about

PHRV แตกต่าง กัน ใน เรื่อง  differ on taek-tang-kan-nai-rueang

 

differ from

PHRV แตกต่าง จาก  teak-tang-jak

 

differ from

PHRV ไม่เห็นด้วย กับ  ไม่ลงรอย กับ  ไม่ เห็นพ้อง กับ  differ with mai-hen-duai-kab

 

differ in

PHRV แตกต่าง กัน ใน เรื่อง หรือ ด้าน  taek-tang-kan-nai-rueang-rue-dan

 

differ on

PHRV แตกต่าง กัน ใน เรื่อง  differ about taek-tang-kan-nai-rueang

 

differ with

PHRV ไม่เห็นด้วย กับ  ไม่ เห็นพ้อง กับ  differ from mai-hen-duai-kab

 

difference

N ข้อโต้แย้ง  การ ทะเลาะเบาะแว้ง  ความขัดแย้ง  contra diction disagreement accord correspondence kor-yor-yeak

 

difference

N ความแตกต่าง  ข้อแตกต่าง  ความต่าง  adaptability deviation dissimilarity resemblance similarity likeness kwam-teak-tak

 

difference

VT ทำให้ แตกต่าง  แยก ความแตกต่าง  tam-hai-teak-tak

 

different

ADJ ต่างกัน  ผิดแปลก  แตกต่าง กัน  distinct separate dissimilar alike like similar tak-kan

 

different

ADJ หลากหลาย  various lak-lai

 

different

ADJ ไม่ธรรมดา  ไม่ปกติ  ผิดปกติ  ผิดธรรมดา  odd unusual uncommon conventional ordinary usual standard typical mai-tam-ma-da

 

differentia

N ความแตกต่าง กัน 

 

differential

ADJ ซึ่ง มี ความแตกต่าง กัน  ก่อให้เกิด  sueng-me-kwam-taek-tang-kan

 

differential

ADJ เกี่ยวกับ ความแตกต่าง ของ การเคลื่อนไหว (เครื่องกล  kiao-kab-kwam-taek-tang-kong-kan-kluean-wai

 

differentially

ADV อย่าง ต่างกัน 

 

differentiate

VI บอก ความแตกต่าง  แยก ความแตกต่าง  discriminate distinquish bok-kwam-taek-tang

 

differentiate

VT ทำให้ เปลี่ยนแปลง  ทำให้ แตกต่าง  ทำให้ เห็น ความแตกต่าง  discriminate distinquish tam-hai-pian-plaeng

 

differentiate between

PHRV ปฏิบัติ ต่อ (บางคน  อย่าง ไม่ ยุติธรรม  discriminate between pa-ti-bad-tor-yang-mai-yud-ti-tam

 

differentiate between

PHRV แยกแยะ ระหว่าง  distinguish between yaek-yae-ra-wang

 

differentiate from

PHRV แยกแยะ จาก  discern from discriminate from yaek-yae-jak

 

differentiate from

PHRV แสดง ความแตกต่าง ระหว่าง  tell from sa-daeng-kwam-taek-tang ra-wang

 

differently

ADV อย่าง แตกต่าง  อย่าง ผิดแปลก  variously diversely evenly invariably yang-taek-tang

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

DIFFER

v.i.[L., to bear or move apart. See Bear. ] 1. Literally, to be separate. Hence, to be unlike, dissimilar, distinct or various, in nature, condition, form or qualities; followed by from. Men differ from brutes; a statue differs from a picture; wisdom differs from folly.
One star differeth from another star in glory. 1 Corinthians 15:41.
2. To disagree; not to accord; to be of a contrary opinion. We are all free to differ in opinion, and sometimes our sentiments differ less than we at first suppose.
3. To contend; to be at variance; to strive or debate in words; to dispute; to quarrel.
Well never differ with a crowded pit.

 

DIFFER

v.t.To cause to be different or various. A different dialect and pronunciation differs persons of divers countries. [This transitive use of the verb is not common, nor to be commended. ]

 

DIFFERENCE

n. 1. The state of being unlike or distinct; distinction; disagreement; want of sameness; variation; dissimilarity. Difference may be total or partial, and exist in the nature and essence of things, in the form, the qualities or degrees. There is a difference in nature between animals and plants; a difference in form between the genera and species of animals; a difference of quality in paper; and a difference in degrees of heat, or of light.
2. The quality which distinguishes one thing from another.
3. Dispute; debate; contention; quarrel; controversy.
What was the difference? It was a contention in public.
4. The point in dispute; ground of controversy.
5. A logical distinction.
6. Evidences or marks of distinction.
The marks and differences of sovereignty.
7. Distinction.
There is no difference between the Jew and the Greek. Romans 1 :12.
8. In mathematics, the remainder of a sum or quantity, after a lesser sum or quantity is subtracted.
9. In logic, an essential attribute, belonging to some species, and not found in the genus; being the idea that defines the species.
1 . In heraldry, a certain figure added to a coat of arms, serving to distinguish one family from another, or to show how distant a younger branch is from the elder or principal branch.

 

DIFFERENCE

v.t.To cause a difference or distinction. A regular administration of justice according to fixed laws differences a civilized from a savage state.

 

DIFFERENT

a. 1. Distinct; separate; not the same; as, we belong to different churches or nations.
2. Various or contrary; of various or contrary natures, forms or qualities; unlike; dissimilar; as different kinds of food or drink; different states of health; different shapes; different degrees of excellence.

 

DIFFERENTIAL

a.An epithet applied to an infinitely small quantity, so small as to be less than any assignable quantity. This is called a differential quantity. The differential method is applied to the doctrine of infinitesimals, or infinitely small quantities, called the arithmetic of fluxions. It consists in descending from whole quantities to their infinitely small differences, and comparing them. Hence it is called the differential calculus, or analysis of infinitesimals.

 

DIFFERENTLY

adv. In a different manner; variously. Men are differently affected with the same eloquence.

 

DIFFERING

ppr. Being unlike or distinct; disagreeing; contending.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

DIFFER

Dif "fer, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Differed; p. pr. & vb. n. Differing. ]Etym: [L. differre; dif- = dis- + ferre to bear, carry: cf. F. différer. See 1st Bear, and cf. Defer, Delay. ]

 

1. To be or stand apart; to disagree; to be unlike; to be distinguished; -- with from. One star differeth from another star in glory. 1 Cor. xv. 41. Minds differ, as rivers differ. Macaulay.

 

2. To be of unlike or opposite opinion; to disagree in sentiment; -- often with from or with.

 

3. To have a difference, cause of variance, or quarrel; to dispute; to contend. We 'll never differ with a crowded pit. Rowe.

 

Syn. -- To vary; disagree; dissent; dispute; contend; oppose; wrangle. -- To Differ with, Differ from. Both differ from and aiffer with are used in reference to opinions; as, "I differ from you or with you in that opinion. "" In all other cases, expressing simple unlikeness, differ from is used; as, these two persons or things differ entirely from each other. Severely punished, not for differing from us in opinion, but for committing a nuisance. Macaulay. Davidson, whom on a former occasion we quoted, to differ from him. M. Arnold. Much as I differ from him concerning an essential part of the historic basis of religion. Gladstone. I differ with the honorable gentleman on that point. Brougham. If the honorable gentleman differs with me on that subject, I differ as heartily with him, and shall always rejoice to differ. Canning.

 

DIFFER

DIFFER Dif "fer, v. t.

 

Defn: To cause to be different or unlike; to set at variance. [R.] But something 'ts that differs thee and me. Cowley.

 

DIFFERENCE

Dif "fer *ence, n. Etym: [F. différence, L. differentia. ]

 

1. The act of differing; the state or measure of being different or unlike; distinction; dissimilarity; unlikeness; variation; as, a difference of quality in paper; a difference in degrees of heat, or of light; what is the difference between the innocent and the guilty Differencies of administration, but the same Lord. 1 Cor. xii. 5.

 

2. Disagreement in opinion; dissension; controversy; quarrel; hence, cause of dissension; matter in controversy. What was the difference It was a contention in public. Shak. Away therefore went I with the constable, leaving the old warden and the young constable to compose their difference as they could. T. Ellwood.

 

3. That by which one thing differs from another; that which distinguishes or causes to differ; ; mark of distinction; characteristic quality; specific attribute. The marks and differences of sovereignty. Davies.

 

4. Choice; preference. [Obs. ] That now be chooseth with vile difference To be a beast, and lack intelligence. Spenser.

 

5. (Her. )

 

Defn: An addition to a coat of arms to distinguish the bearings of two persons, which would otherwise be the same. See Augmentation, and Marks of cadency, under Cadency.

 

6. (Logic )

 

Defn: The quality or attribute which is added to those of the genus to constitute a species; a differentia.

 

7. (Math. )

 

Defn: The quantity by which one quantity differs from another, or the remainder left after subtracting the one from the other. Ascensional difference. See under Ascensional.

 

Syn. -- Distinction; dissimilarity; dissimilitude; variation; diversity; variety; contrariety; disagreement; variance; contest; contention; dispute; controversy; debate; quarrel; wrangle; strife.

 

DIFFERENCE

Dif "fer *ence, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Differenced; p. pr. & vb. n.Differencing.]

 

Defn: To cause to differ; to make different; to mark as different; to distinguish. Thou mayest difference gods from men. Chapman. Kings, in receiving justice and undergoing trial, are not differenced from the meanest subject. Milton. So completely differenced by their separate and individual characters that we at once acknowledge them as distinct persons. Sir W. Scott.

 

DIFFERENT

Dif "fer *ent, a. Etym: [L. differens, -entis, p. pr. of differre: cf. F. différent.]

 

1. Distinct; separate; not the same; other. "Five different churches." Addison.

 

2. Of various or contrary nature, form, or quality; partially or totally unlike; dissimilar; as, different kinds of food or drink; different states of health; different shapes; different degrees of excellence. Men are as different from each other, as the regions in which they are born are different. Dryden.

 

Note: Different is properly followed by from. Different to, for different from, is a common English colloquialism. Different than is quite inadmissible.

 

DIFFERENTIA

Dif `fer *en "ti *a, n.; pl. Differentiæ. Etym: [L. See Difference. ](Logic )

 

Defn: The formal or distinguishing part of the essence of a species; the characteristic attribute of a species; specific difference.

 

DIFFERENTIAL

Dif `fer *en "tial, a. Etym: [Cf. F. différentiel. ]

 

1. Relating to or indicating a difference; creating a difference; discriminating; special; as, differential characteristics; differential duties; a differential rate. For whom he produced differential favors. Motley.

 

2. (Math. )

 

Defn: Of or pertaining to a differential, or to differentials.

 

3. (Mech. )

 

Defn: Relating to differences of motion or leverage; producing effects by such differences; said of mechanism. Differential calculus. (Math. ) See under Calculus. -- Differential coefficient, the limit of the ratio of the increment of a function of a variable to the increment of the variable itself, when these increments are made indefinitely small. -- Differential coupling, a form of slip coupling used in light machinery to regulate at pleasure the velocity of the connected shaft. -- Differential duties (Polit. Econ.), duties which are not imposed equally upon the same products imported from different countries. -- Differential galvanometer (Elec.), a galvanometer having two coils or circuits, usually equal, through which currents passing in opposite directions are measured by the difference of their effect upon the needle. -- Differential gearing, a train of toothed wheels, usually an epicyclic train, so arranged as to constitute a differential motion. -- Differential motion, a mechanism in which a simple differential combination produces such a change of motion or force as would, with ordinary compound arrangements, require a considerable train of parts. It is used for overcoming great resistance or producing very slow or very rapid motion. -- Differential pulley. (Mach. ) (a ) A portable hoisting apparatus, the same in principle as the differential windlass. (b ) A hoisting pulley to which power is applied through a differential gearing. -- Differential screw, a compound screw by which a motion is produced equal to the difference of the motions of the component screws. -- Differential thermometer, a thermometer usually with a U-shaped tube terminating in two air bulbs, and containing a colored liquid, used for indicating the difference between the temperatures to which the two bulbs are exposed, by the change of position of the colored fluid, in consequence of the different expansions of the air in the bulbs. A graduated scale is attached to one leg of the tube. -- Differential windlass, or Chinese windlass, a windlass whose barrel has two parts of different diameters. The hoisting rope winds upon one part as it unwinds from the other, and a pulley sustaining the weight to be lifted hangs in the bight of the rope. It is an ancient example of a differential motion.

 

DIFFERENTIAL

DIFFERENTIAL Dif `fer *en "tial, n.

 

1. (Math. )

 

Defn: An increment, usually an indefinitely small one, which is given to a variable quantity.

 

Note: According to the more modern writers upon the differential and integral calculus, if two or more quantities are dependent on each other, and subject to increments of value, their differentials need not be small, but are any quantities whose ratios to each other are the limits to which the ratios of the increments approximate, as these increments are reduced nearer and nearer to zero.

 

2. A small difference in rates which competing railroad lines, in establishing a common tariff, allow one of their number to make, in order to get a fair share of the business. The lower rate is called a differential rate. Differentials are also sometimes granted to cities.

 

3. (Elec.) (a ) One of two coils of conducting wire so related to one another or to a magnet or armature common to both, that one coil produces polar action contrary to that of the other. (b ) A form of conductor used for dividing and distributing the current to a series of electric lamps so as to maintain equal action in all. Knight. Partial differential (Math. ), the differential of a function of two or more variables, when only one of the variables receives an increment. -- Total differential (Math. ), the differential of a function of two or more variables, when each of the variables receives an increment. The total differential of the function is the sum of all the partial differentials.

 

DIFFERENTIALLY

DIFFERENTIALLY Dif `fer *en "tial *ly, adv.

 

Defn: In the way of differentiation.

 

DIFFERENTIATE

DIFFERENTIATE Dif `fer *en "ti *ate, v. t.

 

1. To distinguish or mark by a specific difference; to effect a difference in, as regards classification; to develop differential characteristics in; to specialize; to desynonymize. The word then was differentiated into the two forms then and than. Earle. Two or more of the forms assumed by the same original word become differentiated in signification. Dr. Murray.

 

2. To express the specific difference of; to describe the properties of (a thing ) whereby it is differenced from another of the same class; to discriminate. Earle.

 

3. (Math. )

 

Defn: To obtain the differential, or differential coefficient, of; as, to differentiate an algebraic expression, or an equation.

 

DIFFERENTIATE

DIFFERENTIATE Dif `fer *en "ti *ate, v. i. (Biol.)

 

Defn: To acquire a distinct and separate character. Huxley.

 

DIFFERENTIATION

DIFFERENTIATION Dif `fer *en `ti *a "tion, n.

 

1. The act of differentiating. Further investigation of the Sanskrit may lead to differentiation of the meaning of such of these roots as are real roots. J. Peile.

 

2. (Logic )

 

Defn: The act of distinguishing or describing a thing, by giving its different, or specific difference; exact definition or determination.

 

3. (Biol.)

 

Defn: The gradual formation or production of organs or parts by a process of evolution or development, as when the seed develops the root and the stem, the initial stem develops the leaf, branches, and flower buds; or in animal life, when the germ evolves the digestive and other organs and members, or when the animals as they advance in organization acquire special organs for specific purposes.

 

4. (Metaph.)

 

Defn: The supposed act or tendency in being of every kind, whether organic or inorganic, to assume or produce a more complex structure or functions.

 

DIFFERENTIATOR

DIFFERENTIATOR Dif `fer *en "ti *a `tor, n.

 

Defn: One who, or that which, differentiates.

 

DIFFERENTLY

DIFFERENTLY Dif "fer *ent *ly, adv.

 

Defn: In a different manner; variously.

 

DIFFERINGLY

DIFFERINGLY Dif "fer *ing *ly, adv.

 

Defn: In a differing or different manner. Boyle.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

differ

dif fer |ˈdifər ˈdɪfər | ▶verb [ no obj. ] be unlike or dissimilar: the second set of data differed from the first | tastes differ | (as adj. differing ) : widely differing circumstances. • disagree: he differed from his contemporaries in ethical matters. PHRASES agree to differ cease to argue about something because neither party will compromise or be persuaded. beg to differ politely disagree: that's your opinion —I beg to differ. ORIGIN late Middle English (also in the sense ‘put off, defer ’): from Old French differer ‘differ, defer, ’ from Latin differre, from dis- ‘from, away ’ + ferre ‘bring, carry. ’ Compare with defer 1 .

 

difference

dif fer ence |ˈdif (ə )rəns ˈdɪf (ə )rəns | ▶noun a point or way in which people or things are not the same: the differences between men and women. • the state or condition of being dissimilar or unlike: their difference from one another. • a disagreement, quarrel, or dispute: the couple are patching up their differences. • a quantity by which amounts differ; the remainder left after subtraction of one value from another: the gross margin is the difference between the total cost of the goods and the final selling price. • Heraldry an alteration in a coat of arms to distinguish members or branches of a family. ▶verb [ with obj. ] Heraldry alter (a coat of arms ) to distinguish members or branches of a family. PHRASES make a (or no ) difference have a significant effect (or no effect ) on a person or situation: the law will make no difference to my business. with a difference having a new or unusual feature or treatment: a fashion show with a difference. ORIGIN Middle English: via Old French from Latin differentia (see differentia ).

 

difference threshold

dif fer ence thresh old ▶noun the smallest amount by which two sensory stimuli can differ in order for an individual to perceive them as different.

 

different

dif fer ent |ˈdif (ə )rənt ˈdɪf (ə )rənt | ▶adjective 1 not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality: you can play this game in different ways | (different from /than ) : the car is different from anything else on the market. • informal novel and unusual: try something deliciously different. 2 distinct; separate: on two different occasions. PHRASES different strokes for different folks proverb different things appeal to different people. DERIVATIVES dif fer ent ly adverb, dif fer ent ness noun ORIGIN late Middle English: via Old French from Latin different- ‘carrying away, differing, ’ from the verb differre (see differ ). usage: Different from, different than, and different to: what are the distinctions between these three constructions, and is one more correct than the others? In practice, different from is both the most common structure and the most accepted. Different than is used chiefly in North America, although its use is increasing in British English. Because it can be followed by a clause, it is sometimes more concise than different from (compare "things are different than they were a year ago " with "things are different from the way they were a year ago "). Different to, although common in Britain, is disliked by traditionalists and sounds peculiar to American ears.

 

differentia

dif fer en ti a |ˌdifəˈrenSH (ē )ə ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃ (i )ə | ▶noun ( pl. differentiae |-SHēˌē | ) a distinguishing mark or characteristic. • chiefly Philosophy an attribute that distinguishes a species of thing from other species of the same genus. ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from Latin, literally ‘difference, ’ from different- ‘carrying away ’ (see different ).

 

differentiable

dif fer en ti a ble |ˌdifəˈrenSHəbəl ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəbəl | ▶adjective able to be differentiated. DERIVATIVES dif fer en ti a bil i ty |-ˌrenSHəˈbilitē |noun ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from differentiate, on the pattern of pairs such as depreciate, depreciable .

 

differential

dif fer en tial |ˌdifəˈrenCHəl ˈˌdɪfəˈrɛn (t )ʃəl |chiefly technical ▶adjective [ attrib. ] of, showing, or depending on a difference; differing or varying according to circumstances or relevant factors: the differential achievements of boys and girls. • constituting a specific difference; distinctive: the differential features between benign and malignant tumors. • Mathematics relating to infinitesimal differences or to the derivatives of functions. • of or relating to a difference in a physical quantity: a differential amplifier. ▶noun a difference between amounts of things: the differential between gasoline and diesel prices. • Mathematics an infinitesimal difference between successive values of a variable. • (also differential gear ) a set of gears allowing a vehicle's driven wheels to revolve at different speeds when going around corners. DERIVATIVES dif fer en tial ly adverb ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from medieval Latin differentialis, from Latin differentia ‘difference ’ (see differentia ).

 

differential calculus

dif fer en tial cal cu lus |ˈˌdɪfəˈrɛn (t )ʃəl ˈkælkjələs | ▶noun a branch of mathematics concerned with the determination, properties, and application of derivatives and differentials. Compare with integral calculus.

 

differential coefficient

dif fer en tial co ef fi cient ▶noun Mathematics another term for derivative.

 

differential diagnosis

dif fer en tial di ag no sis ▶noun Medicine the process of differentiating between two or more conditions that share similar signs or symptoms.

 

differential equation

dif fer en tial e qua tion |ˈˌdɪfəˈrɛn (t )ʃəl əˈkweɪʒən | ▶noun an equation involving derivatives of a function or functions.

 

differential lock

dif fer en tial lock ▶noun a device that disables the differential of a motor vehicle in slippery conditions to improve grip.

 

differential operator

dif fer en tial op er a tor ▶noun Mathematics another term for del.

 

differential windlass

dif fer en tial wind lass ▶noun a hoisting device consisting of two drums of different diameters on the same axis and turning at the same rate, so that a line wound on the larger drum and unwound from the smaller drum provides a mechanical advantage in lifting. Also called Chinese windlass.

 

differentiate

dif fer en ti ate |ˌdifəˈrenSHēˌāt ˌdɪfəˈrɛn (t )ʃiˌeɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something ) different: children can differentiate the past from the present. • [ no obj. ] (differentiate between ) identify differences between (two or more things or people ): he is unable to differentiate between fantasy and reality. • make (someone or something ) appear different or distinct: Twain was careful to differentiate Huck's speech from that of other white people. 2 technical make or become different in the process of growth or development: [ with obj. ] : the receptors are developed and differentiated into sense organs | [ no obj. ] : the cells differentiate into a wide variety of cell types. 3 Mathematics transform (a function ) into its derivative. DERIVATIVES dif fer en ti a tor |-ˌātər |noun ORIGIN early 19th cent.: from medieval Latin differentiat- ‘carried away from, ’ from the verb differentiare, from differentia (see differentia ).

 

differentiation

dif fer en ti a tion |ˌdifərenSHēˈāSHən dɪfərenʃiˈeɪʃn | ▶noun the action or process of differentiating: packaging can be a source of product differentiation.

 

differently abled

dif fer ent ly a bled ▶adjective disabled. usage: Differently abled was first proposed (in the 1980s ) as an alternative to disabled, handicapped, etc. , on the grounds that it gave a more positive message and so avoided discrimination toward people with disabilities. The term has gained little currency, however, and can seem overeuphemistic and condescending. The accepted term in general use is still disabled .

 

Oxford Dictionary

differ

dif ¦fer |ˈdɪfə | ▶verb [ no obj. ] be unlike or dissimilar: the second set of data differed from the first | tastes differ, especially in cars | (as adj. differing ) : widely differing circumstances. • disagree: he differed from his contemporaries in ethical matters. PHRASES agree to differ cease to argue about something because neither party will compromise or be persuaded. beg to differ politely disagree. ORIGIN late Middle English (also in the sense ‘put off, defer ’): from Old French differer ‘differ, defer ’, from Latin differre, from dis- ‘from, away ’ + ferre ‘bring, carry ’. Compare with defer 1 .

 

difference

dif ¦fer |ence |ˈdɪf (ə )r (ə )ns | ▶noun 1 a point or way in which people or things are dissimilar: the differences between men and women. • [ mass noun ] the state or condition of being dissimilar: their difference from one another. • a quantity by which amounts differ; the remainder left after subtraction of one value from another: the insurance company will pay the difference. • Heraldry an alteration in a coat of arms to distinguish members or branches of a family. 2 a disagreement, quarrel, or dispute: the couple are patching up their differences. ▶verb [ with obj. ] Heraldry alter (a coat of arms ) to distinguish members or branches of a family. PHRASES make a (or no ) difference have a significant effect (or no effect ) on a person or situation: the Act will make no difference to my business. with a difference having a new or unusual feature or treatment: a fashion show with a difference. ORIGIN Middle English: via Old French from Latin differentia (see differentia ).

 

difference threshold

dif ¦fer |ence thresh |old ▶noun the least amount by which two sensory stimuli can differ for an individual to perceive them as different.

 

different

dif ¦fer |ent |ˈdɪf (ə )r (ə )nt | ▶adjective 1 not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality: you can play this game in different ways | the car's different from anything else on the market. • informal novel and unusual: try something deliciously different. 2 distinct; separate: on two different occasions. PHRASES different strokes for different folks proverb different things appeal to different people. DERIVATIVES differently adverb, differentness noun ORIGIN late Middle English: via Old French from Latin different- ‘carrying away, differing ’, from the verb differre (see differ ). usage: Different from, different than, and different to: are there any distinctions between these three constructions, and is one more correct than the others? In practice, different from is both the most common structure, both in British and US English, and the most accepted. Different than is used chiefly in North America, although its use is increasing in British English. It has the advantage that it can be followed by a clause, and so is sometimes more concise than different from: compare things are definitely different than they were one year ago with things are definitely different from the way they were one year ago. Different to is common in Britain, but is disliked by traditionalists. The argument against it is based on the relation of different to differ, which is used with from; but this is a flawed argument which is contradicted by other pairs of words such as accord ( with ) and according ( to ).

 

differentia

differentia |ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪə | ▶noun ( pl. differentiae |-ʃɪiː | ) a distinguishing mark or characteristic. • chiefly Philosophy an attribute that distinguishes a species of thing from other species of the same genus. ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from Latin, literally ‘difference ’, from different- ‘carrying away ’ (see different ).

 

differentiable

differentiable |ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪəb (ə )l | ▶adjective able to be differentiated. DERIVATIVES differentiability |-ˈbɪlɪti |noun ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from differentiate, on the pattern of pairs such as depreciate, depreciable .

 

differential

differential |ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃ (ə )l |chiefly technical ▶adjective [ attrib. ] of, showing, or depending on a difference; varying according to circumstances or relevant factors: the differential achievements of boys and girls. • constituting a specific difference; distinctive: the differential features between benign and malignant tumours. • Mathematics relating to infinitesimal differences or to the derivatives of functions. • relating to a difference in a physical quantity: a differential amplifier. ▶noun a difference between amounts of things: the differential between petrol and diesel prices. • Brit. a difference in wages between industries or between categories of employees in the same industry: regional differentials in pay. • Mathematics an infinitesimal difference between successive values of a variable. • (also differential gear ) a gear allowing a vehicle's driven wheels to revolve at different speeds in cornering. DERIVATIVES differentially adverb ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from medieval Latin differentialis, from Latin differentia ‘difference ’ (see differentia ).

 

differential calculus

dif ¦fer |en |tial cal ¦cu |lus ▶noun [ mass noun ] a branch of mathematics concerned with the determination, properties, and application of derivatives and differentials. Compare with integral calculus.

 

differential coefficient

dif ¦fer |en |tial co |ef ¦fi ¦cient ▶noun Mathematics another term for derivative.

 

differential diagnosis

dif ¦fer |en |tial diag |no ¦sis ▶noun Medicine the process of differentiating between two or more conditions which share similar signs or symptoms.

 

differential equation

dif ¦fer |en |tial equa |tion ▶noun an equation involving derivatives of a function or functions.

 

differential lock

dif ¦fer |en |tial lock ▶noun a device which disables the differential of a motor vehicle in slippery conditions to improve grip.

 

differential operator

dif ¦fer |en |tial op ¦er |ator ▶noun Mathematics another term for del.

 

differential windlass

dif fer en tial wind lass ▶noun a hoisting device consisting of two drums of different diameters on the same axis and turning at the same rate, so that a line wound on the larger drum and unwound from the smaller drum provides a mechanical advantage in lifting. Also called Chinese windlass.

 

differentiate

differentiate |ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪeɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something ) different: children can differentiate the past from the present. • [ no obj. ] (differentiate between ) identify differences between (two or more things or people ): he is unable to differentiate between fantasy and reality. • make (someone or something ) appear different or distinct: little now differentiates the firm's products from its rivals. 2 technical make or become different in the process of growth or development: [ with obj. ] : the receptors are developed and differentiated into sense organs | [ no obj. ] : the cells differentiate into a wide variety of cell types. 3 Mathematics transform (a function ) into its derivative. DERIVATIVES differentiator noun ORIGIN early 19th cent.: from medieval Latin differentiat- ‘carried away from ’, from the verb differentiare, from differentia (see differentia ).

 

differentiation

dif ¦fer |en |ti ¦ation |ˌdɪfərɛnʃɪˈeɪʃn | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the action or process of differentiating: packaging can be a source of product differentiation.

 

differently abled

dif ¦fer |ent ¦ly abled ▶adjective chiefly N. Amer. disabled. usage: Differently abled was first proposed (in the 1980s ) as an alternative to disabled, handicapped, etc. on the grounds that it gave a more positive message and so avoided discrimination towards people with disabilities. The term has gained little currency, however, and has been criticized as both over-euphemistic and condescending. The accepted term in general use is still disabled .

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

differ

differ verb 1 the second set of data differed from the first: contrast with, be different from, be dissimilar to, be unlike, vary from, diverge from, deviate from, conflict with, run counter to, be incompatible with, be at odds with, go against, contradict. ANTONYMS resemble. 2 the two sides differed over this issue: disagree, conflict, be at variance, be at odds, be in dispute, not see eye to eye. ANTONYMS agree.

 

difference

difference noun 1 the difference between the two sets of data: dissimilarity, contrast, distinction, differentiation, variance, variation, divergence, disparity, deviation, polarity, gulf, gap, imbalance, contradiction, contradistinction. ANTONYMS similarity. 2 we've had our differences in the past: disagreement, difference of opinion, dispute, argument, quarrel, wrangle, contretemps, altercation; informal tiff, set-to, run-in, spat, row. 3 I am willing to pay the difference: balance, remainder, rest, remaining amount, residue.

 

different

different adjective 1 people with different lifestyles: dissimilar, unalike, unlike, contrasting, contrastive, divergent, differing, varying, disparate; poles apart, incompatible, mismatched, conflicting, clashing. ANTONYMS similar. 2 suddenly everything in her life was different: changed, altered, transformed, new, unfamiliar, unknown, strange. ANTONYMS the same. 3 two different occasions: distinct, separate, individual, discrete, independent. ANTONYMS similar, related. 4 informal he wanted to try something different: unusual, out of the ordinary, unfamiliar, novel, new, fresh, original, unconventional, exotic, uncommon. ANTONYMS ordinary.

 

differential

differential adjective technical 1 the differential achievements of boys and girls: different, dissimilar, contrasting, unalike, divergent, disparate, contrastive. ANTONYMS similar. 2 the differential features of benign and malignant tumors: distinctive, distinguishing. ANTONYMS similar.

 

differentiate

differentiate verb 1 he was unable to differentiate between fantasy and reality: distinguish, discriminate, make /draw a distinction, tell the difference, tell apart. 2 this differentiates their business from all other booksellers: make different, distinguish, set apart, single out, separate, mark off. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD See distinguish . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

 

differentiation

differentiation noun there is not enough differentiation between the two types of investment: distinction, distinctness, difference; separation, demarcation, delimitation.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

differ

differ verb 1 child-rearing patterns differ across cultural groups: vary, be different, be unlike, be dissimilar, be distinguishable, diverge. ANTONYMS coincide. 2 their beliefs differed from those of other religious parties: deviate from, depart from, run counter to, contradict, contrast with, conflict with, be incompatible with, be at odds with, be in opposition to, go against. ANTONYMS resemble. 3 lawyers differ about the best interpretation of the legislation: disagree, fail to agree, dissent, be at variance, be in dispute, be in opposition, take issue, conflict, clash, cross swords, lock horns, be at each other's throats; quarrel, argue, wrangle, quibble, squabble; informal fall out, scrap, argy-bargy, spat; archaic altercate. ANTONYMS agree.

 

difference

difference noun 1 there is no difference between the two accounts: dissimilarity, contrast, distinction, distinctness, differentiation; variance, variation, variability, divergence, deviation, polarity, gulf, breach, gap, split, disparity, imbalance, unevenness, incongruity, contradiction, contradistinction, nonconformity; rare unlikeness, contrariety, dissimilitude. ANTONYMS similarity. 2 the couple are patching up their differences: disagreement, difference of opinion, misunderstanding, dispute, disputation, argument, debate, quarrel, wrangle, altercation, contretemps, clash, controversy, dissension; informal tiff, set-to, run-in, spat, ruction; Brit. informal row, barney, bit of argy-bargy. 3 you pay a reduced amount and the bank makes up the difference: balance, outstanding amount, remaining amount, remainder, rest, residue, excess, extra; technical residuum.

 

different

different adjective 1 the plots of the two books are very different: dissimilar, unalike, unlike, non-identical, contrasting, divergent, disparate, poles apart; incompatible, mismatched, inconsistent, opposed, at variance, at odds, clashing, conflicting, contradictory, contrary; informal like chalk and cheese; rare contrastive. ANTONYMS similar. 2 suddenly everything in her life was different: changed, altered, modified, transformed, metamorphosed, other, new, unfamiliar, unknown, strange. ANTONYMS the same. 3 Gareth had tried fifteen different occupations: distinct, separate, individual, discrete, non-identical, unrelated, unconnected, unassociated, independent; disparate. ANTONYMS related, similar. 4 the Bible was interpreted differently by different groups of reformers: various, several, sundry, assorted, varied, varying, miscellaneous, diverse, diversified, manifold, multifarious; informal a mixed bag; literary divers. 5 he wanted to try something different: unusual, out of the ordinary, uncommon, unfamiliar, rare, unique, novel, new, fresh, original, unprecedented, unconventional, unorthodox, atypical, out of the way; special, singular, remarkable, noteworthy, exceptional, extraordinary, outrageous, outlandish, exotic; Brit. out of the common; informal way out, offbeat, off the wall. ANTONYMS ordinary, conventional. WORD LINKS different hetero- related prefix, as in heterogeneous, heterosexual allo- related prefix, as in allopathy, allotrope Word Links sections supply words that are related to the headword but do not normally appear in a thesaurus because they are not actual synonyms.

 

differential

differential adjective differential treatment is accorded to working- and middle-class crime: distinctive, different, dissimilar, contrasting, divergent, disparate, contrastive; distinguishing, discriminating, discriminatory. ANTONYMS similar, the same. ▶noun the cost differential is rapidly diminishing: difference, gap, gulf, divergence, disparity, discrepancy, imbalance, inequality, contrast, distinction. ANTONYMS uniformity.

 

differentiate

differentiate verb 1 he is no longer able to differentiate between fantasy and reality | birds can differentiate colours: distinguish, discriminate, make a distinction, draw a distinction, see a difference, discern a difference, tell the difference; discern, tell apart, recognize, identify, pick out, determine, contrast. 2 they understand what differentiates their business from all other booksellers: make different, distinguish, set apart, single out, separate, segregate, mark off, characterize, individualize, individuate. 3 the cells differentiate into a wide variety of types: transform, metamorphose, evolve, convert, change, become different, modify, alter, adapt.

 

differentiation

differentiation noun there is not enough differentiation between the two types of investment: distinction, distinctness, disparity, polarity, contrast, difference, divergence, separation, demarcation, delimitation. ANTONYMS association.

 

Duden Dictionary

different

dif fe rent Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |differ e nt |zu lateinisch differens (Genitiv: differentis ), 1. Partizip von: differre, differieren ungleich, verschieden, voneinander abweichend differente Anschauungen

 

Differenz

Dif fe renz Substantiv, feminin , die |Differ e nz |die Differenz; Genitiv: der Differenz, Plural: die Differenzen lateinisch differentia = Verschiedenheit 1 a bildungssprachlich [in Zahlen ausdrückbarer, messbarer ] Unterschied (zwischen bestimmten Werten, Maßen o. Ä.) eine unbedeutende Differenz | eine Differenz von 50 Cent, von 6 km | die Differenz zwischen Einnahme und Ausgabe ist gravierend, erheblich b Mathematik Ergebnis einer Subtraktion die Differenz von, zwischen 10 und 8 beträgt, ist 2 c Kaufmannssprache falscher Betrag oder Fehlbetrag die Differenz ist durch einen Buchungsfehler entstanden 2 meist im Plural Meinungsverschiedenheit, Unstimmigkeit persönliche Differenzen | eine kleine Differenz , Differenzen mit jemandem haben

 

Differenzbetrag

Dif fe renz be trag Substantiv, maskulin , der |Differ e nzbetrag |Betrag, der die Differenz 1 zwischen zwei Geldsummen ausmacht

 

Differenzenquotient

Dif fe ren zen quo ti ent Substantiv, maskulin Mathematik , der |Differ e nzenquotient |der Differenzenquotient; Genitiv: des Differenzenquotienten, Plural: die Differenzenquotienten Quotient aus der Differenz zweier Funktionswerte vgl. (Funktion ) und der Differenz der entsprechenden Argumente

 

Differenzgeschäft

Dif fe renz ge schäft Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Differ e nzgeschäft |Börsentermingeschäft, bei dem nicht Lieferung und Bezahlung des Kaufobjekts, sondern nur die Zahlung der Kursdifferenz zwischen Vertragskurs und Kurs am Erfüllungstag an den gewinnenden Partner vereinbart wird

 

differenzial

dif fe ren zi al , dif fe ren ti al Adjektiv bildungssprachlich differential |differenzi a l differenti a l |differenziell

 

Differenzial

Dif fe ren zi al , Dif fe ren ti al Substantiv, Neutrum , das Differential |Differenzi a l Differenti a l |das Differenzial; Genitiv: des Differenzials, Plural: die Differenziale das Differential; Genitiv: des Differentials, Plural: die Differentiale zu Differenz 1 Mathematik Zuwachs einer Funktion bei einer [kleinen ] Änderung ihres Arguments 2 2 Kurzwort für: Differenzialgetriebe

 

Differenzialanalysator

Dif fe ren zi al ana ly sa tor , Dif fe ren ti al ana ly sa tor Substantiv, maskulin früher , der Differentialanalysator |Differenzi a lanalysator Differenti a lanalysator |der Differenzialanalysator; Genitiv: des Differenzialanalysators, Plural: die Differenzialanalysatoren der Differentialanalysator; Genitiv: des Differentialanalysators, Plural: die Differentialanalysatoren Rechenmaschine zur Lösung von Differenzialgleichungen

 

Differenzialdiagnose

Dif fe ren zi al di a g no se , Dif fe ren ti al di a g no se Dif fe ren zi al di a gno se Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die Differentialdiagnose |Differenzi a ldiagnose Differenti a ldiagnose |die Differenzialdiagnose; Genitiv: der Differenzialdiagnose, Plural: die Differenzialdiagnosen die Differentialdiagnose; Genitiv: der Differentialdiagnose, Plural: die Differentialdiagnosen a Krankheitsbestimmung durch unterscheidende, abgrenzende Gegenüberstellung mehrerer Krankheitsbilder mit ähnlichen Symptomen b jede der bei der Differenzialdiagnostik konkurrierenden Diagnosen 1

 

Differenzialdiagnostik

Dif fe ren zi al di a g nos tik, Dif fe ren ti al di a g nos tik Dif fe ren zi al di a gnos tik Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die Differentialdiagnostik |Differenzi a ldiagnostik Differenti a ldiagnostik |die Differenzialdiagnostik; Genitiv: der Differenzialdiagnostik, Plural: die Differenzialdiagnostiken die Differentialdiagnostik; Genitiv: der Differentialdiagnostik, Plural: die Differentialdiagnostiken Differenzialdiagnose a

 

Differenzialgeometrie

Dif fe ren zi al geo me t rie , Dif fe ren ti al geo me t rie Dif fe ren zi al geo me trie Substantiv, feminin , die Differentialgeometrie |Differenzi a lgeometrie Differenti a lgeometrie |die Differenzialgeometrie; Genitiv: der Differenzialgeometrie die Differentialgeometrie; Genitiv: der Differentialgeometrie Gebiet der Mathematik, in dem die Differenzialrechnung auf Flächen und Kurven angewandt wird

 

Differenzialgetriebe

Dif fe ren zi al ge trie be , Dif fe ren ti al ge trie be Substantiv, Neutrum Kfz-Technik , das Differentialgetriebe |Differenzi a lgetriebe Differenti a lgetriebe |Getriebe, das bei Kurvenfahrt die unterschiedlichen Drehzahlen der Antriebsräder ausgleicht; Ausgleichsgetriebe Kurzform: Differenzial 2

 

Differenzialgleichung

Dif fe ren zi al glei chung, Dif fe ren ti al glei chung Substantiv, feminin Mathematik , die Differentialgleichung |Differenzi a lgleichung Differenti a lgleichung |Gleichung für eine Funktion, in der außer der gesuchten Funktion mindestens eine ihrer Ableitungen vorkommt

 

Differenzialquotient

Dif fe ren zi al quo ti ent , Dif fe ren ti al quo ti ent Substantiv, maskulin Mathematik , der Differentialquotient |Differenzi a lquotient Differenti a lquotient |a Grundgröße der Differenzialrechnung b Grenzwert des Quotienten, der den Tangentenwinkel bestimmt

 

Differenzialrechnung

Dif fe ren zi al rech nung, Dif fe ren ti al rech nung Substantiv, feminin Mathematik , die Differentialrechnung |Differenzi a lrechnung Differenti a lrechnung |1 ohne Plural das Rechnen mit Differenzialen 1 2 Rechnung aus dem Gebiet der Differenzialrechnung 1

 

Differenzialrente

Dif fe ren zi al ren te , Dif fe ren ti al ren te Substantiv, feminin , die Differentialrente |Differenzi a lrente Differenti a lrente |die Differenzialrente; Genitiv: der Differenzialrente, Plural: die Differenzialrenten die Differentialrente; Genitiv: der Differentialrente, Plural: die Differentialrenten Einkommen, das ein Produzent erzielt, wenn er bei gleichem Preis niedrigere Produktionskosten als seine Konkurrenten hat

 

Differenzialschaltung

Dif fe ren zi al schal tung , Dif fe ren ti al schal tung Substantiv, feminin Elektrotechnik , die Differentialschaltung |Differenzi a lschaltung Differenti a lschaltung |elektrische Schaltung, in der sich die Differenz zweier elektrischer Spannungen oder Ströme oder zweier anderer in elektrische Spannungen oder Ströme umgewandelter physikalischer Größen auswirkt

 

Differenziat

Dif fe ren zi at , Dif fe ren ti at Substantiv, Neutrum , das Differentiat |Differenzi a t Differenti a t |das Differenziat; Genitiv: des Differenziats, Plural: die Differenziate das Differentiat; Genitiv: des Differentiats, Plural: die Differentiate durch Differenziation 1 1 b entstandenes Mineral und Gestein

 

Differenziation

Dif fe ren zi a ti on , Dif fe ren ti a ti on Substantiv, feminin , die Differentiation |Differenziati o n Differentiati o n |die Differenziation; Genitiv: der Differenziation, Plural: die Differenziationen die Differentiation; Genitiv: der Differentiation, Plural: die Differentiationen 1 Geologie Aufspaltung, Zerfall einer homogenen Gesteinsschmelze in verschiedene Mineralien, Gesteine 2 Mathematik Berechnung des Differenzialquotienten einer Funktion 3 Sprachwissenschaft Auseinanderentwicklung von Sprachen aus einer gemeinsamen Ursprache

 

Differenziator

Dif fe ren zi a tor , Dif fe ren ti a tor Substantiv, maskulin , der Differentiator |Differenzi a tor Differenti a tor |der Differenziator; Genitiv: des Differenziators, Plural: die Differenziatoren der Differentiator; Genitiv: des Differentiators, Plural: die Differentiatoren Derivator

 

differenziell

dif fe ren zi ell , dif fe ren ti ell Adjektiv bildungssprachlich differentiell |differenzi e ll differenti e ll |unterscheidend, einen Unterschied darstellend, begründend differenzielle Merkmale

 

differenzierbar

dif fe ren zier bar Adjektiv |differenz ie rbar |1 bildungssprachlich sich differenzieren lassend die Unterschiede sind nicht stärker differenzierbar 2 Mathematik (von einer Funktion 2 ) für eine Differenziation 2 geeignet differenzierbare Funktionen

 

Differenzierbarkeit

Dif fe ren zier bar keit Substantiv, feminin , die |Differenz ie rbarkeit |die Differenzierbarkeit; Genitiv: der Differenzierbarkeit Eignung einer Funktion 2 zur Differenziation 2

 

differenzieren

dif fe ren zie ren schwaches Verb |differenz ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « zu Differenz 1 a bildungssprachlich genau, fein, bis ins Einzelne unterscheiden zwischen zwei Erscheinungen differenzieren | bei dieser Frage muss man differenzieren | du solltest deine Urteile differenzieren | genauer differenzierende Methoden b sich differenzieren bildungssprachlich (von etwas Einfachem, Ungegliedertem ) sich zu einer komplizierten Struktur fortentwickeln, entfalten die Bereiche der Technik differenzieren sich immer stärker 2 Mathematik die Ableitung (den Differenzialquotienten ) einer Funktion bilden eine Funktion differenzieren

 

differenziert

dif fe ren ziert Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |differenz ie rt |fein bis ins Einzelne abgestuft, nuanciert die Wissenschaft hat heute viel differenziertere Methoden | sie urteilt sehr differenziert

 

Differenziertheit

Dif fe ren ziert heit Substantiv, feminin , die |Differenz ie rtheit |Unterschiedlichkeit; Abgestuftsein

 

Differenzierung

Dif fe ren zie rung Substantiv, feminin , die |Differenz ie rung |die Differenzierung; Genitiv: der Differenzierung, Plural: die Differenzierungen 1 a das Differenzieren 1a 1a, 2 b feine, bis ins Einzelne gehende Unterscheidung Differenzierungen vornehmen | sich um begriffliche Differenzierung bemühen 2 a Biologie Bildung verschiedener Gewebe aus ursprünglich gleichartigen Zellen b Biologie Aufspaltung systematischer Gruppen im Verlauf der Stammesgeschichte 3 Mathematik Behandlung einer Funktion nach den Regeln der Differenzialrechnung

 

Differenzierungsprozess

Dif fe ren zie rungs pro zess Substantiv, maskulin , der |Differenz ie rungsprozess |Prozess, Ablauf des Differenzierens, Sichdifferenzierens

 

Differenzton

Dif fe renz ton Substantiv, maskulin , der |Differ e nzton |der Differenzton; Genitiv: des Differenzton [e ]s, Plural: die Differenztöne Kombinationston

 

differieren

dif fe rie ren schwaches Verb bildungssprachlich |differ ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « lateinisch differre, eigentlich = auseinandertragen, zu: dis- = auseinander und ferre = tragen voneinander verschieden sein, abweichen die Ansichten differierten in manchen Punkten | die Preise differieren um zehn Euro

 

French Dictionary

différé

différé , ée adj. adjectif Remis à plus tard. : Une réunion différée. SYNONYME reporté . LOCUTION En différé. Se dit d ’une émission enregistrée avant sa diffusion (par opposition à en direct ). : Une émission transmise en différé.

 

différemment

différemment adv. adverbe De façon différente. : Je pense différemment de mes parents. SYNONYME autrement . Prononciation Les lettres em se prononcent a, [diferamɑ̃ ] Note Orthographique différ e mment.

 

différence

différence n. f. nom féminin 1 Ce qui distingue une chose d ’une autre. : Ces vrais jumeaux ne semblent avoir aucune différence. SYNONYME distinction ; particularité . 2 Écart. : Il y a deux ans de différence entre Étienne et Marie-Ève. 3 Résultat de la soustraction de deux nombres. : La différence entre 10 et 6 est 4. LOCUTIONS À cette différence près que Avec cette différence que. À la différence de Par opposition à. : À la différence d ’Antoine, François est très sérieux.

 

différenciation

différenciation n. f. nom féminin 1 biologie Spécialisation, diversification des organismes vivants. : La différenciation cellulaire. 2 par extension Action de différencier ou fait de se différencier en faisant ressortir les caractères distinctifs. : La différenciation nécessaire de notre économie. 3 Mise en valeur d ’un produit, d ’un service pour créer un écart avec les concurrents et mieux assurer sa vente. Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le nom différentiation, opération mathématique destinée à obtenir la différentielle d ’une fonction. Note Orthographique différen c iation, comme dans différence.

 

différencier

différencier v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif 1 Distinguer par une différence. : Il tente de différencier des champignons. 2 Faire la distinction entre. : Il n ’est pas facile de différencier le vrai du (et non *d ’avec le ) faux. Note Syntaxique À la forme transitive, le verbe se construit avec un complément direct suivi de la préposition de. verbe pronominal 1 Se distinguer par une différence. : Les deux jumeaux se différencient par une coupe de cheveux distincte. SYNONYME singulariser . 2 Acquérir des caractères distinctifs. : Ces nouveaux produits doivent se différencier pour connaître une large diffusion. Note Syntaxique À la forme pronominale, le verbe se construit avec la préposition par. Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Ils se sont différenciés de façon originale. étudier Conjugaison Redoublement du i à la première et à la deuxième personne du pluriel de l ’indicatif imparfait et du subjonctif présent. (Que ) nous différenciions, (que ) vous différenciiez.

 

différend

différend n. m. nom masculin Désaccord. : Il a un grave différend avec eux à ce sujet. Régler un différend. SYNONYME dispute ; querelle . Note Orthographique différen d, un d final.

 

différent

différent , ente adj. adjectif qualificatif Distinct. : Ils sont très différents les uns des autres. SYNONYME autre . adjectif indéfini pluriel Certains. : Différentes personnes ont écrit. SYNONYME divers ; plusieurs . Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le participe présent invariable différant. Des couleurs différant d ’autres couleurs par leur intensité.

 

différentiation

différentiation n. f. mathématiques Opération destinée à obtenir la différentielle d ’une fonction. Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le nom différenciation, action de différencier; son résultat.

 

différentiel

différentiel n. m. nom masculin Combinaison d ’engrenages. : Le différentiel de la voiture est endommagé.

 

différentiel

différentiel , ielle adj. adjectif Relatif à une ou à des différences. : Un tarif différentiel. Calcul différentiel.

 

différentielle

différentielle n. f. nom féminin mathématiques Fonction linéaire.

 

différentier

différentier v. tr. verbe transitif mathématiques Calculer la différentielle de. étudier Conjugaison Redoublement du i à la première et à la deuxième personne du pluriel de l ’indicatif imparfait et du subjonctif présent. (Que ) nous différentiions, (que ) vous différentiiez.

 

différer

différer v. tr. , intr. verbe transitif Remettre à plus tard. : Nos collègues ont différé la réunion à la semaine prochaine. SYNONYME reporter ; retarder . verbe intransitif 1 Être différent. : Mes prévisions diffèrent des vôtres. SYNONYME varier . Note Syntaxique En ce sens, le verbe se construit avec la préposition de. 2 absolument Avoir un avis différent. : Nous différons à propos de ce parti, sur ce point, à l ’égard de ce choix, en cela. posséder Conjugaison Le é se change en è devant une syllabe contenant un e muet, sauf à l ’indicatif futur et au conditionnel présent. Je diffère, mais je différerai.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

differ

dif fer /dɪ́fə r / (! 強勢は第1音節 ) 〖dif (別々に )fer (運ぶ )〗(名 )difference, (形 )different, (動 )differentiate 動詞 ～s /-z /; ～ed /-d /; ～ing /dɪ́f (ə )rɪŋ /自動詞 1 ｟かたく ｠〖differ from A (in B )〗〈人 物 事が 〉A 〈人 物 事など 〉と (B 〈性質など 〉において ) 異なる , 相違する ; 〈2つ以上の人 物 事が 〉 «…の点で /…の間で » 違う «in /between » (!inの後にはthat節またはdoingも可能 ) ▸ How does the film differ from the original? その映画は原作とどのように異なりますか ▸ The two cars differ little in size .その2台の車は大きさの点でほとんど違いがない ▸ Customs differ from country to country .習慣は国によって異なる ▸ Opinions differ as to how high cats can hear .ネコがどの程度高い音を聞き取れるかについてはさまざまな意見がある ▸ differ greatly [significantly, widely ]大きく異なる 2 ｟主に書 ｠ «…と /…の点で » 〈人など 〉が意見が異なる [合わない ] «with, from /about, on, over » ▸ They differed with me on [about, over ] that plan .彼らはその計画に関して私と意見が違っていた I b è g to d í ffer .｟かたい話 丁寧に ｠ご意見には同意しかねます .

 

difference

dif fer ence /dɪ́fr (ə )ns /→differ 名詞 複 ～s /-ɪz /1 U «…の間の /…における /…との » 違い, 相違 (点 ); 区別 ; (大きな )変化 «between /in /from » (↔similarity ) (!具体例ではa ～/～s; その際しばしば修飾語を伴う ) ▸ There's a big [an important, a significant ] difference between the two .その2つの間には大きな [重大な ]違いがある ▸ a small [slight, subtle ] difference ささいな違い ▸ The most obvious difference in the way people speak English is in pronunciation .人々の英語の話し方における最も明白な違いは発音にある ▸ I cannot tell the difference between the twins .私にはその双子の区別ができない 2 U «…における /…の間の » (数 量の )差 , 差異 ; 差額 «in /between » (!具体例ではa ～; その際しばしば修飾語を伴う ) ▸ difference in size [age ]大きさ [年齢 ]の差 ▸ price [temperature ] difference 価格 [温度 ]差 ▸ a difference of five pounds 5ポンドの差 ▸ pay the difference 差額を支払う 3 C 〖しばしばone 's ～s 〗 «…の間での /…との /…に関して » 意見の不一致 [相違 ], 不和, 紛争 «between /with /about , over » ▸ a difference of opinion 意見の不一致 ▸ irreconcilable differences 収拾のめどのない不和 ▸ resolve [settle ] differences 意見の不一致を解決する ▸ All the members of the committee had their differences with the chairman .委員会のすべてのメンバーたちは議長と意見を異にしていた 4 C 〘紋章 〙(分家などを示すための )部分的変更 .5 U 〘数 〙差分 ; 差集合 ; 〘論 〙差異 .b ù ry [｟英 ｠s ì nk ] one's d í fferences 意見の相違を乗り越えて協力する .m à ke a d í fference «…にとって /…において /…の間で » 重要である ; 影響が出る ; 違いが生じる ; 〖否定文で 〗重要でない ; 影響が出ない ; 違いが生じない «to /in /between » (!differenceにはaのほかに通例程度を表す 形容詞 などを伴う ) ▸ A good teacher makes all the difference .優れた先生は大変に重要である ▸ It makes no difference where you are from .あなたがどこの出身であるかは関係ない [重要でない ] (!itは形式主語 ) ▸ Studying abroad has made a lot of [a great deal of ] difference to me .海外で勉強したことは私にとって多大な影響があった ▸ for all the difference it makes ほとんど違いがないことを考慮に入れて .m à ke up the d í fference 差額を埋め合わせする .S à me d í fference .｟話 ｠同じ事 [物 ]だ, 違いなどない .spl ì t the d í fference (金額 量などで )妥協する, 折り合う, 中間をとる .Wh à t's the d í fference?｟くだけて ｠どこが違うの ; 〖反語的に 〗たいした違いはないじゃないの .with a d í fference ｟くだけて 肯定的に ｠〖名詞 の後で 〗おもしろい, 珍しい, 普通と違った, ひと味違った 〈物 事 〉.動詞 他動詞 …に区別をつける ; 〘紋章 〙(分家などを示すために )〈紋章 〉に部分的変更を加える .

 

different

dif fer ent /dɪ́fr (ə )nt /→differ 形容詞 more ～; most ～1 〖be different from [than, to ] A 〗Aとは違う , 異なる ; «…の点で » 違った «in » ▸ My opinion is no [very, quite ] different from yours .私の意見は君の意見と同じだ [非常に違っている ]▸ Tom's background is completely [totally, entirely ] different to Ken's .トムの経歴は健の経歴とまったく異なる ▸ The results are slightly different than we expected .結果は私たちが予想したのとはわずかに異なっている ▸ All individuals are different in character .人は皆性格が異なっている コーパスの窓 be … different from [than, to ] A 1 後続する句 比較の対象として語または句が後続するときには, ｟米 ｠ ｟英 ｠ともにfromが最も標準的であり, 頻度も高い. これに加えて, ｟主に米 ｠ではthanが, ｟英 主に話 ｠ではtoが用いられる .2 後続する節 省略節が後続するときには, 一般的にthanが用いられる (↑第3例 )が, what節が来る場合はfrom, toがよく用いられる ▸ He is different than he used to be. ≒He is different from [to , than ] what he used to be .彼は以前の彼とは違っている .3 程度を表す 副詞 いずれの 前置詞 が後続する場合も7割以上は程度を表す 副詞 を伴う. 違いを強調する場合はquite, so, very, far, completely, totallyなど, 違いがない場合はno, 少ない場合は (a ) little, a bit, slightlyなどが一般的. much, any, all thatなどは主に否定文で用いられる .｟作文のポイント ｠兄とは違ってトムは大学に行かなかった .×Different from his brother, Tom didn't go to college .○Unlike his brother, Tom didn't go to college .❢different fromを副詞句のようには使えない .2 比較なし 〖名詞 の前で 〗別々の , «…とは » 別の «from » ▸ I went home with homework for five different classes .私は5つの授業の宿題を持って家に帰った 3 〖名詞 の前で 〗さまざまな , 種々の (various )▸ We have different kinds and colors of curtains .いろいろな種類と色のカーテンがございます (!名詞 は複数形 ) 4 ｟話 ｠〖通例be ～〗珍しい, 独特な, 風変わりな (!自分の好みでないことを暗示 ) ▸ Your hairstyle is a bit different .君の髪型はちょっと変わってるね .5 〖副詞的に 〗違って ▸ think different 考え方を変える Th à t's d í fferent .｟話 ｠それとこれとは別だ, それはまた別の問題だ .

 

differential

dif fer en tial /dɪ̀fərénʃ (ə )l /名詞 1 C ｟かたく ｠a. «…の間の » 差 (異 ), 差額 «between » .b. ｟英 ｠(同一企業内の労働者間の )賃金格差 .2 U 〘数 〙微分 .3 C 差動歯車 (differential gear ).形容詞 1 ｟かたく ｠〖名詞 の前で 〗区別の, 差別の, 差別的な .2 特異な, 特性を示す .3 〘数 〙微分の .4 〘物理 機 〙差動の .～̀ c á lculus 〖(the ) ～〗〘数 〙微分 (学 ).～́ coeff í cient 〘数 〙微 (分 )係数 .～̀ equ á tion 〘数 〙微分方程式 .

 

differentiate

dif fer en ti ate /dɪfərénʃièɪt /→differ 動詞 ～s /-ts /; ～d /-ɪd /; -ating 他動詞 1 〈人 物 事が 〉 (正確に )…を区別 [識別 ]する ; 〖～ A from B 〗〈人 物 事が 〉A 〈人 物 事など 〉とBを見分ける (distinguish )▸ We learned to differentiate African elephants from Indian ones .私たちはアフリカ象とインド象の見分け方を覚えた 2 〖～ A from B 〗〈ある特徴 事実 性格などが 〉AをBと区別する, 区別するのに役立つ ▸ What differentiates him from other science fiction writers?彼がほかのSF小説作家と違う点は何ですか 3 〈細胞など 〉を分化させる .4 〘数 〙…を微分する .自動詞 1 〈人 物 事が 〉【二者を 】(正確に )区別 [識別 ]する (distinguish ); 差別する (discriminate ) «between » ▸ differentiate between the mind and the brain 精神と脳を区別する 2 〈細胞などが 〉 «…に /…から » 分化する «into /from » ▸ The cells began to differentiate into the various parts of the body .その細胞は体のさまざまな部分に分化し始めた

 

differentiation

d ì f fer è n ti á tion 名詞 U 区別, 識別 ; 差別 ; 分化 .

 

differently

d í f fer ent ly 副詞 〖通例 動詞 の後で 〗 «…と (は )» 異なって, 違うように 〈考える 扱うなど 〉 «from , than , to » ▸ no differently from A Aとまったく同じように .