Differentially: meaning, definitions and examples

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differentially

 

[ ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a differing or varying manner

In a way that varies or differs from one situation, time, or individual to another. It can also refer to acting in a way that is distinct or dissimilar.

Synonyms

dissimilarly, distinctly, variously

Examples of usage

  • He treated each student differentially based on their performance.
  • The medication may affect differentially based on individual factors.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that shows a difference or variation

In a manner that displays discrepancy or distinctiveness. It can also indicate a varying degree or extent of something.

Synonyms

discrepantly, distinctively, variedly

Examples of usage

  • The data points are plotted differentially to highlight the trends.
  • The plants grew differentially depending on the amount of sunlight received.

Translations

Translations of the word "differentially" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diferencialmente

🇮🇳 अंतर से

🇩🇪 differenziell

🇮🇩 secara diferensial

🇺🇦 диференційно

🇵🇱 różniczkowo

🇯🇵 微分的に

🇫🇷 différentiellement

🇪🇸 diferencialmente

🇹🇷 diferansiyel olarak

🇰🇷 미분적으로

🇸🇦 تفاضليًا

🇨🇿 diferenciálně

🇸🇰 diferenciálne

🇨🇳 微分地

🇸🇮 diferencialno

🇮🇸 diffra

🇰🇿 дифференциалды

🇬🇪 დიფერენციალურად

🇦🇿 diferensial olaraq

🇲🇽 diferencialmente

Etymology

The word 'differentially' originates from the verb 'differ,' which comes from the Latin word 'differre,' meaning 'to set apart' or 'to be different.' The adverb form 'differentially' emerged in the English language to describe actions or processes that vary or diverge from one another. It is commonly used in scientific contexts to indicate variations in data, outcomes, or responses.

See also: differentiate.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,188, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.