differential vs derivative

derivative vs differential

differential and derivative both are nouns.

differential and derivative both are adjectives.

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

As nouns, differential and derivative are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

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

Difference between differential and derivative

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