derivative vs differential

differential vs derivative

derivative and differential both are nouns.

derivative and differential both are adjectives.

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

As nouns, derivative and differential are synonyms defined as:

derivative and differential: the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

Other synonyms of derivative include derived function, differential coefficient, first derivative.

derivative (noun)	differential (noun)
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx	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
(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word	a quality that differentiates between similar things
a financial instrument whose value is based on another security	the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound

derivative (adjective)	differential (adjective)
resulting from or employing derivation	relating to or showing a difference
	involving or containing one or more derivatives

Difference between derivative and differential

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.