differential

Langue: fr

🇬🇧 /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/ 🇺🇸 /ˌdɪfɜrˈɛnʃəl/

📖 Définitions

noun
différentiel; différentielle; différentiel; Diagnostic différentiel; signal différentiel

EN: A difference between two or more things, especially a difference in price, rate, or amount.; In mathematics, an infinitesimal change in a variable, or the product of the derivative of a function and an infinitesimal change in the independent variable.; A device in a motor vehicle that allows the driven wheels to rotate at different speeds, especially when turning corners.; In medicine, a differential diagnosis; the process of distinguishing a particular disease or condition from others that present with similar symptoms.; In electronics, a signal or voltage measured as the difference between two points rather than relative to ground.
adjective
différentiel; différentiel; différencié; différentiel; différentiel

EN: Relating to or based on a difference or distinction between things.; In mathematics, relating to or involving derivatives or differentials.; In biology, relating to a process that distinguishes or differentiates cells or tissues.; In psychology, relating to the measurement of individual differences among people.; In engineering or mechanics, operating by or dependent on the difference between two quantities or forces.

🔗 Détails

Formes du mot

dénombrable Pluriel: differentials

Collocations

differential equationdifferential treatmentpay differentialwage differentialdifferential diagnosisdifferential gear

Dérivés

differentiallydifferentiatedifferentiationdifferentiability

Synonymes

differencedisparitydiscrepancyvariationdistinction

Antonymes

similarityuniformity

Souvent confondus

difference

EN: 'Difference' is the general term for a distinction between things; 'differential' is more technical, referring to a specific measured or calculated difference, especially in mathematics, mechanics, or economics.

fr: 'Difference' est le terme général pour une distinction entre des choses ; 'differential' est plus technique, faisant référence à une différence spécifique mesurée ou calculée, notamment en mathématiques, mécanique ou économie.

differentiate

EN: 'Differentiate' is the verb form meaning to distinguish or to compute a derivative; 'differential' is the adjective or noun form.

fr: 'Differentiate' est la forme verbale signifiant distinguer ou calculer une dérivée ; 'differential' est la forme adjectivale ou nominale.

Conseils d'orthographe

EN: Remember the double 'f' and the suffix '-ential' (not '-antial' or '-encial'). It derives from 'difference' but the adjective/noun form shifts to '-ential'.

fr: Retenez le double 'f' et le suffixe '-ential' (pas '-antial' ou '-encial'). Il dérive de 'difference' mais la forme adjectivale/nominale passe à '-ential'.

💬 Exemples

There is a significant differential in pay between the two positions.

Il y a une différence significative de salaire entre les deux postes.
The differential dy is equal to f'(x)dx.

La différentielle dy est égale à f'(x)dx.
The car's rear differential was damaged in the collision.

Le différentiel arrière de la voiture a été endommagé dans la collision.
The doctor ordered blood tests to help narrow down the differential.

Le médecin a prescrit des analyses sanguines pour aider à réduire le diagnostic différentiel.
The circuit uses a differential input to reject common-mode noise.

Le circuit utilise une entrée différentielle pour rejeter le bruit en mode commun.
The company applied a differential pricing strategy for different market segments.

L'entreprise a appliqué une stratégie de prix différentielle pour différents segments de marché.
She is studying differential equations as part of her physics degree.

Elle étudie les équations différentielles dans le cadre de sa licence de physique.
Differential staining techniques help identify different types of bacteria.

Les techniques de coloration différentielle aident à identifier différents types de bactéries.
Differential psychology studies how individuals differ in behavior and mental processes.

La psychologie différentielle étudie comment les individus diffèrent dans leur comportement et leurs processus mentaux.
The differential pressure gauge measures the pressure drop across the filter.

Le manomètre différentiel mesure la chute de pression à travers le filtre.