Differentia

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɛrənʃiə/

Definitions of differentia

noun a distinguishing feature or characteristic

Example Sentences

A1 A differentia between cats and dogs is that cats usually purr while dogs usually bark.

A2 One differentia between Spanish and Italian is the pronunciation of certain vowels.

B1 A key differentia between the two political parties is their stance on healthcare.

B2 The main differentia between the two products is their price point.

C1 The differentia in quality between the two brands is quite noticeable.

C2 He was able to identify the differentia in the two theories that led to the breakthrough in his research.

adjective notably different or distinct

Example Sentences

A1 I like to try differentia foods from around the world.

A2 She enjoys exploring differentia cultures during her travels.

B1 The company offers a differentia approach to customer service.

B2 The artist's work is known for its differentia style and technique.

C1 The scientist discovered a differentia species of plant in the rainforest.

C2 The novel explores the differentia aspects of human nature and relationships.

Examples of differentia in a Sentence

formal The differentia between the two research methods is their approach to data collection.

informal I can't tell the differentia between these two phone models.

slang The differentia in their fashion sense is crazy!

figurative The differentia in their personalities is like night and day.

Grammatical Forms of differentia

plural

differentiae

comparative

more different

superlative

most different

present tense

differentiates

future tense

will differentiate

perfect tense

has differentiated

continuous tense

is differentiating

singular

differentia

positive degree

different

infinitive

differentiate

gerund

differentiating

participle

differentiated

Origin and Evolution of differentia

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'differentia' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'differentia' which means 'difference' or 'distinction'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'differentia' has been used in various fields such as philosophy, mathematics, and biology to denote a distinguishing characteristic or quality that sets something apart from others.