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differentia

noun

ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce differentia (audio)
Definition of differentianext
as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind a list of the chief differentiae between a controlling cult and a legitimate religious sect

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentia
  1. characteristic
  2. trait
  3. quality
  4. attribute
  5. feature
  6. attribution
  7. criterion
Noun
  • Rums made from sugar cane juice are also more expressive of terroir and vintage characteristics.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The characteristics of the outer settlement have significance for understanding what kinds of sites these mega-fortresses were, according to the researcher.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • With all the negative traits, the Yankees likely don't see him as a fit for their 2025 lineup.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • All of these new chips also prioritize either performance (H and HX series) or efficiency (U series) ahead of AI output, leaving the V series to lead in that specific performance trait with its 48 trillion operations per second (TOPS) rating.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of trait
Noun
  • Winter holds a magical quality that seems perfectly suited for love stories.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Treatment includes managing symptoms and improving quality of life.8 10.
    Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of quality
Noun
  • Given Smith’s best attributes — rebounding, defensive versatility and floor spacing — a sudden void the Rockets now had to attempt to fill (in addition to the absences of Tari Eason and Amen Thompson), Houston’s depth would be challenged.
    Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • However, one of the best attributes of H&R Block’s help tools wasn’t totally working in the preview version: The help section used to update constantly to match the current topic.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of attribute
Noun
  • Almost five years after the tragic death of Caroline Flack, Disney+ has commissioned a new feature documentary about the late Brit TV host.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Filled with a blend of down and feathers, this ultra-warm coat is a bold option for taking on the dropping temperatures in style, and with a multitude of thoughtful features, it’s guaranteed to become your go-to for traveling.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of feature
Noun
  • This model is called last-click attribution, which gives credit to the last touchpoint a user interacts with before making a purchase.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
  • But Houthi predation could be curtailed dramatically if America and its allies move to a policy of extended attribution, whereby Houthi actions have consequences not only for the Yemeni terror group itself but for its paymasters in Tehran as well.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of attribution
Noun
  • An additional 60,000 beds would be needed to cover the number of migrants, which would meet the criteria set out in the Laken Riley Act, the memo said.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • That register initially listed The Traitors Season 1 as having achieved Ofcom’s criteria of at least 50% of below-the-line talent being based in Scotland.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of criterion
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“Differentia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentia. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.

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