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differential vs differential coefficient

differential coefficient vs differential

differential and differential coefficient both are nouns.

differential is an adjective but differential coefficient is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
differential Yes Yes No No
differential coefficient Yes No No No
As nouns, differential and differential coefficient are synonyms defined as:
  • differential and differential coefficient: the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
Other synonyms of differential include derivative, derived function, first derivative.
differential (noun) differential coefficient (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
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
differential (adjective) differential coefficient (adjective)
relating to or showing a difference
involving or containing one or more derivatives
Difference between differential and differential coefficient

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