partial vs differential

differential vs partial

partial and differential both are nouns.

partial and differential both are adjectives.

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

As nouns, differential is a hypernym of partial; that is, differential is a word with a broader meaning than partial:

partial: the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant
differential: the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

Other hypernyms of partial include derivative, derived function, differential coefficient, first derivative.

partial (noun)	differential (noun)
the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant	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
a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency	a quality that differentiates between similar things
	the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

partial (adjective)	differential (adjective)
showing favoritism	relating to or showing a difference
constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety	involving or containing one or more derivatives
(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
being or affecting only a part; not total

Difference between partial and differential

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