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How do you spell Differential?

Correct spelling

differential

Remember: differ-ENT-ial - think 'different' with ENT in the middle

Why is differential spelled this way?

From Latin differre, to carry apart. DIS (apart) + FERRE (to carry). A differential measures what's carried apart — the gap between two values.

Common misspellings of differential

differentaldiferentialdifferencialdiffirential

Example

The salary differential between entry-level and senior positions was quite substantial.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell differential?+
The correct spelling is "differential". Remember: differ-ENT-ial - think 'different' with ENT in the middle
Is it differental or differential?+
The correct spelling is "differential", not "differental".

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