Index of English words, starting with "di"

(1) - Difference (v. t.) To cause to differ; to make different; to mark as different; to distinguish.
(2) - Difference (n.) The quantity by which one quantity differs from another, or the remainder left after subtracting the one from the other.
(3) - Difference (n.) The quality or attribute which is added to those of the genus to constitute a species; a differentia.
(4) - Difference (n.) An addition to a coat of arms to distinguish the bearings of two persons, which would otherwise be the same. See Augmentation, and Marks of cadency, under Cadency.
(5) - Difference (n.) Choice; preference.
(6) - Difference (n.) That by which one thing differs from another; that which distinguishes or causes to differ; mark of distinction; characteristic quality; specific attribute.
(7) - Difference (n.) Disagreement in opinion; dissension; controversy; quarrel; hence, cause of dissension; matter in controversy.
(8) - Difference (n.) The act of differing; the state or measure of being different or unlike; distinction; dissimilarity; unlikeness; variation; as, a difference of quality in paper; a difference in degrees of heat, or of light; what is the difference between the innocent and the guilty?

(1) - Different (a.) Of various or contrary nature, form, or quality; partially or totally unlike; dissimilar; as, different kinds of food or drink; different states of health; different shapes; different degrees of excellence.
(2) - Different (a.) Distinct; separate; not the same; other.

(1) - Differential (n.) A form of conductor used for dividing and distributing the current to a series of electric lamps so as to maintain equal action in all.
(2) - Differential (n.) One of two coils of conducting wire so related to one another or to a magnet or armature common to both, that one coil produces polar action contrary to that of the other.
(3) - Differential (n.) A small difference in rates which competing railroad lines, in establishing a common tariff, allow one of their number to make, in order to get a fair share of the business. The lower rate is called a differential rate. Differentials are also sometimes granted to cities.
(4) - Differential (n.) An increment, usually an indefinitely small one, which is given to a variable quantity.
(5) - Differential (a.) Relating to differences of motion or leverage; producing effects by such differences; said of mechanism.
(6) - Differential (a.) Of or pertaining to a differential, or to differentials.
(7) - Differential (a.) Relating to or indicating a difference; creating a difference; discriminating; special; as, differential characteristics; differential duties; a differential rate.