DIFFERENTIAL

Definition of DIFFERENTIAL

  1. (adj)relating to or showing a difference
  2. (adj)involving or containing one or more derivatives
  3. (noun)the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
  4. (noun)a quality that differentiates between similar things
  5. (noun)a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves