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How to Pronounce differential?

Correct pronunciation for the word "differential" is [dˌɪfəɹˈɛnʃə͡l], [dˌɪfəɹˈɛnʃə‍l], [d_ˌɪ_f_ə_ɹ_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_əl].

Definition of differential

  1. An infinitely small difference between two states of a variable quantity.
  2. Tending to distinguish; special; creating a difference, as differential duties; pertaining to an infinitely small quantity, so small as to be less than any assignable quantity; pertaining to differentials. Differential calculus, the method of finding the ratios of the differences of variable magnitudes on the supposition that these differences become Infinitely small. Differential co-efficient, the ratio of the differential of any function of a variable quantity to the differential of the variable. Differential thermometer, a thermometer for measuring minute differences of temperature. Differential gear, a combination of toothed wheels by which a differential motion is produced. Differential screw, a compound screw by which a differential motion is produced.

Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin

What is the adjective for differential?

The adjective form of the word "differential" is "differential".

Usage over time for differential:

This graph shows how "differential" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

What is the plural form of differential?

The plural of the "differential" can be the "differentials".

What is the singular form of differential?

The singular of the "differential" can be the "differential".

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