computation vs differential

differential vs computation

computation and differential both are nouns.

computation is not an adjective while differential is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
computation	Yes	No	No	No
differential	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, differential is a hyponym of computation; that is, differential is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than computation:

computation: problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
differential: the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

Other hyponyms of computation include extrapolation, interpolation, conversion, approximation, estimate, estimation, idea, derivative, derived function, differential coefficient, first derivative, integral.

computation (noun)	differential (noun)
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods	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
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities	a quality that differentiates between similar things
	the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

computation (adjective)	differential (adjective)
	relating to or showing a difference
	involving or containing one or more derivatives

Difference between computation and differential

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