Definition of difference

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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?.

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Difference :: Difference (n.) The quality or attribute which is added to those of the genus to constitute a species; a differentia.
Indistinguishing :: Indistinguishing (a.) Making no difference; indiscriminative; impartial; as, indistinguishing liberalities..
Difference :: Difference (n.) Disagreement in opinion; dissension; controversy; quarrel; hence, cause of dissension; matter in controversy..
Nucleus :: Nucleus (n.) A body, usually spheroidal, in a cell or a protozoan, distinguished from the surrounding protoplasm by a difference in refrangibility and in behavior towards chemical reagents. It is more or less protoplasmic, and consists of a clear fluid (achromatin) through which extends a network of fibers (chromatin) in which may be suspended a second rounded body, the nucleolus (see Nucleoplasm). See Cell division, under Division..
Angle :: Angle (n.) The difference of direction of two lines. In the lines meet, the point of meeting is the vertex of the angle..
Uniformity :: Uniformity (n.) The quality or state of being uniform; freedom from variation or difference; resemblance to itself at all times; sameness of action, effect, etc., under like conditions; even tenor; as, the uniformity of design in a poem; the uniformity of nature..
#NAME? :: -ence () A noun suffix signifying action, state, or quality; also, that which relates to the action or state; as in emergence, diffidence, diligence, influence, difference, excellence. See -ance..
Slightness :: Slightness (n.) The quality or state of being slight; slenderness; feebleness; superficiality; also, formerly, negligence; indifference; disregard..
Variance :: Variance (n.) Difference that produce dispute or controversy; disagreement; dissension; discord; dispute; quarrel.
Negotiation :: Negotiation (n.) The transaction of business between nations; the mutual intercourse of governments by diplomatic agents, in making treaties, composing difference, etc.; as, the negotiations at Ghent..
Distinction :: Distinction (n.) That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good..
Phlegm :: Phlegm (a.) Sluggishness of temperament; dullness; want of interest; indifference; coldness.
Indifference :: Indifference (n.) Impartiality; freedom from prejudice, prepossession, or bias..
Controversy :: Controversy (n.) Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference.
Distinguished :: Distinguished (a.) Separated from others by distinct difference; having, or indicating, superiority; eminent or known; illustrious; -- applied to persons and deeds..
Discriminate :: Discriminate (v. t.) To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.
Composition :: Composition (n.) Mutual agreement to terms or conditions for the settlement of a difference or controversy; also, the terms or conditions of settlement; agreement..
Differentia :: Differentia (n.) The formal or distinguishing part of the essence of a species; the characteristic attribute of a species; specific difference.
Distinctive :: Distinctive (a.) Marking or expressing distinction or difference; distinguishing; characteristic; peculiar.
Square :: Square (n.) To make even, so as leave no remainder of difference; to balance; as, to square accounts..
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