differential

[dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ]adj
High School
1

Of or pertaining to a difference.

2

Dependent on, or making a difference; distinctive.

3

Having differences in speed or direction of motion.

4

Of or pertaining to differentiation or the differential calculus.

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Alliteration

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