Synonyms for differential

Most common

derived function · derivative · first derivative · fluxion

All synonyms

Noun

Adjective

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The differential gear in an automobile, etc.

2. adj. 1

   Of or pertaining to a difference.

   differential characteristics

Related words

Word family

differentialize differ difference different differentiate differentiation

Phrases

locking differential time differential differential gear differential lock differential calculus

Forms

Plural

differentials → derivatives, fluxions…

Example sentences

• derivative I can take the integral and the derivative. And you?

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

fluxion

10 letters

derivative⁴

14 letters

discriminating⁵

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (derivative⁴ = 4 syllables).