differential in French
differential in French is différentiel, différentielle — differential means relating to or based on a difference between things.
differential in French
différentiel
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to differentiation or the differential calculus.
différentielle
(calculus) A quantity representing an infinitesimal change in a variable, now only used as a heuristic aid except in nonstandard analysis but considered rigorous until the 20th century; a fluxion in Newtonian calculus, now usually written in Leibniz's notation as \operatorname{d}\!x.
What does "differential" mean?
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adjective Relating to or based on a difference between things.
"The company offers differential pricing depending on the customer’s location."
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noun The gear system in a vehicle that allows the wheels to turn at different speeds when cornering.
"The mechanic replaced the worn differential on the truck."
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noun A measurable difference between two related quantities, such as wages or interest rates.
"There’s a noticeable wage differential between the two regions."
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differential in a sentence
- The company offers differential pricing depending on the customer’s location.
- The mechanic replaced the worn differential on the truck.
- There’s a noticeable wage differential between the two regions.
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What is "differential" in French?
"differential" in French is différentiel, différentielle. differential means: Relating to or based on a difference between things.
How do you use "differential" in a sentence?
Example: "The company offers differential pricing depending on the customer’s location." In French, "differential" is différentiel, différentielle.
Are there other ways to say "differential" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "differential": différentiel, différentielle.
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