differential

BrE /dɪˈfɛrənʃəl/ AmE /dɪˈfɛrənʃəl/

noun / adjective en → es

1 MATH/SCIENCE [noun] C1

a function in mathematics that represents the rate of change of a curve at any point on it

diferencial (matemáticas)

Collocations differential calculus

  • The differential of a function is used to calculate the slope of its graph.

    El diferencial de una función se utiliza para calcular la pendiente de su gráfica.

2 CAR [noun] B1

a part in a car that allows the wheels to turn at different speeds when going around corners

diferencial (automóvil)

Collocations car differential

  • The car's differential needs to be checked regularly.

    El diferencial del coche necesita ser revisado regularmente.

3 ECONOMICS [noun] B2

a difference in price or wages between different places, industries, or groups of people

diferencial (económico)

Collocations wage differential

  • There is a large wage differential between the north and south of the country.

    Hay una gran diferencia salarial entre el norte y el sur del país.

4 QUALITY [noun] B2

a difference in quality or standard between two things

diferencia en calidad, distinción

Collocations quality differential

  • There is a quality differential between the products of these two companies.

    Hay una diferencia de calidad entre los productos de estas dos empresas.

5 EQUIPMENT [noun] C1

a device that is used to measure or control differences in temperature, pressure, etc.

diferencial (instrumento)

Collocations temperature differential

  • The temperature differential between the two rooms is significant.

    La diferencia de temperatura entre las dos habitaciones es significativa.

6 ADJECTIVE [adjective] B2

relating to or showing a difference in quality, quantity, etc.

diferencial, que muestra diferencia

Collocations differential treatment

  • The company offers differential rates for its services.

    La empresa ofrece tarifas diferenciales para sus servicios.

7 ECONOMICS [adjective] C1

relating to or showing a difference in price, wages, etc., between different places, industries, or groups of people

diferencial (económico)

Collocations wage differential

  • There is a significant wage differential between the two regions.

    Hay una diferencia salarial significativa entre las dos regiones.

8 MATH/SCIENCE [adjective] C1

relating to or showing a rate of change in mathematics

diferencial (matemáticas)

Collocations differential equation

  • The differential calculus is a branch of mathematics.

    El cálculo diferencial es una rama de las matemáticas.