Толковый словарь английского языка - differential
Differential
differential
I. adjective Date: 1647 1. of, relating to, or constituting a difference ; distinguishing, making a distinction between individuals or classes, based on or resulting from a ~, functioning or proceeding differently or at a different rate, being, relating to, or involving a ~ or differentiation, 3. relating to quantitative differences, producing effects by reason of quantitative differences, ~ly adverb II. noun Date: 1704 1. the product of the derivative of a function of one variable by the increment of the independent variable, a sum of products in which each product consists of a partial derivative of a given function of several variables multiplied by the corresponding increment and which contains as many products as there are independent variables in the function, a difference between comparable individuals or classes , 3. a drivetrain gear assembly connecting two collinear shafts or axles (as those of the rear wheels of an automobile) and permitting one shaft to revolve faster than the other, a case covering such an assembly
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adj. & n. --adj. 1 a of, exhibiting, or depending on a difference. b varying according to circumstances. 2 Math. relating to infinitesimal differences. 3 constituting a specific difference; distinctive; relating to specific differences (differential diagnosis). 4 Physics & Mech. concerning the difference of two or more motions, pressures, etc. --n. 1 a difference between individuals or examples of the same kind. 2 Brit. a difference in wage or salary between industries or categories of employees in the same industry. 3 a difference between rates of interest etc. 4 Math. a an infinitesimal difference between successive values of a variable. b a function expressing this as a rate of change with respect to another variable. 5 (in full differential gear) a gear allowing a vehicle's driven wheels to revolve at different speeds in cornering. Phrases and idioms differential calculus Math. a method of calculating rates of change, maximum or minimum values, etc. (cf. INTEGRAL). differential coefficient Math. = DERIVATIVE. differential equation Math. an equation involving differentials among its quantities. Derivatives differentially adv. Etymology: med. & mod.L differentialis (as DIFFERENCE) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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