differential
英 [,dɪfə'renʃ(ə)l]
美['dɪfə'rɛnʃəl]
- adj. 微分的;差别的;特异的
- n. 微分;差别
英英释意
- 1. the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
- 2. a quality that differentiates between similar things
- 3. 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