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differentia

noun
dif·​fer·​en·​tia | \ ËŒdi-fÉ™-ˈren(t)-sh(Ä“-)É™ How to pronounce differentia (audio) \
plural differentiae\ ËŒdi-​fÉ™-​ˈren(t)-​shÄ“-​ˌē How to pronounce differentiae (audio) , -​shÄ“-​ˌī \

Definition of differentia

: an element, feature, or factor that distinguishes one entity, state, or class from another especially : a characteristic trait distinguishing a species from other species of the same genus
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Examples of differentia in a Sentence

a list of the chief differentiae between a controlling cult and a legitimate religious sect

First Known Use of differentia

1551, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for differentia

borrowed from Latin — more at difference entry 1

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differentia

noun
dif·​fer·​en·​tia | \ ËŒdif-É™-ˈren-ch(Ä“-)É™ How to pronounce differentia (audio) \
plural differentiae\ -​chÄ“-​ˌē How to pronounce differentiae (audio) , -​chÄ“-​ˌī How to pronounce differentiae (audio) \

Medical Definition of differentia

: the element, feature, or factor that distinguishes one entity, state, or class from another especially : a characteristic trait distinguishing a species from other species of the same genus

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