reckoning vs differential

differential vs reckoning

reckoning and differential both are nouns.

reckoning is not an adjective while differential is an adjective.

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

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

reckoning: 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 reckoning include extrapolation, interpolation, conversion, approximation, estimate, estimation, idea, derivative, derived function, differential coefficient, first derivative, integral.

reckoning (noun)	differential (noun)
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order	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
a bill for an amount due	the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

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

Difference between reckoning and differential

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