Differential vs. Deferential — What's the Difference?

Of, relating to, or showing a difference.

Marked by or exhibiting deference.

Constituting or making a difference; distinctive.

Respectful and considerate; showing deference.

Dependent on or making use of a specific difference or distinction.

Based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions.

(Mathematics) Of or relating to differentiation.

Of, or relating to the vas deferens.

Involving differences in speed or direction of motion.

Expressing deference; accustomed to defer.

An infinitesimal increment in a variable.

Showing deference

The product of the derivative of a function of one variable and the increment of the independent variable.

A differential gear.

A difference between comparable things, as in wage rate or in price.

Of or pertaining to a difference.

Dependent on, or making a difference; distinctive.

Having differences in speed or direction of motion.

(mathematics) Of or pertaining to differentiation or the differential calculus.

The differential gear in an automobile, etc.

A qualitative or quantitative difference between similar or comparable things.

(mathematics) An infinitesimal change in a variable, or the result of differentiation.

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.

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.

Relating to or indicating a difference; creating a difference; discriminating; special; as, differential characteristics; differential duties; a differential rate.

Of or pertaining to a differential, or to differentials.

Relating to differences of motion or leverage; producing effects by such differences; said of mechanism.

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

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.

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.

The result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

A quality that differentiates between similar things

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

Relating to or showing a difference;

Involving or containing one or more derivatives;