Definition of difference

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Difference (n.) The quality or attribute which is added to those of the genus to constitute a species; a differentia.

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Isologous :: Isologous (a.) Having similar proportions, similar relations, or similar differences of composition; -- said specifically of groups or series which differ by a constant difference; as, ethane, ethylene, and acetylene, or their analogous compounds, form an isologous series..
Apotome :: Apotome (n.) The difference between two quantities commensurable only in power, as between Ã2 and 1, or between the diagonal and side of a square..
Clearing :: Clearing (n.) A method adopted by banks and bankers for making an exchange of checks held by each against the others, and settling differences of accounts..
Reconcile :: Reconcile (v. t.) To adjust; to settle; as, to reconcile differences..
Generical :: Generical (a.) Pertaining to a genus or kind; relating to a genus, as distinct from a species, or from another genus; as, a generic description; a generic difference; a generic name..
Indisturbance :: Indisturbance (n.) Freedom from disturbance; calmness; repose; apathy; indifference.
Discriminate :: Discriminate (a.) Having the difference marked; distinguished by certain tokens.
Residual :: Residual (n.) The difference of the results obtained by observation, and by computation from a formula..
Parallax :: Parallax (n.) The apparent difference in position of a body (as the sun, or a star) as seen from some point on the earth's surface, and as seen from some other conventional point, as the earth's center or the sun..
Diversity :: Diversity (n.) A state of difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness.
Nominal :: Nominal (a.) Existing in name only; not real; as, a nominal difference..
Balance :: Balance (n.) To settle and adjust, as an account; to make two accounts equal by paying the difference between them..
Nice :: Nice (superl.) Apprehending slight differences or delicate distinctions; distinguishing accurately or minutely; carefully discriminating; as, a nice taste or judgment..
Disparity :: Disparity (n.) Inequality; difference in age, rank, condition, or excellence; dissimilitude; -- followed by between, in, of, as to, etc.; as, disparity in, or of, years; a disparity as to color..
Indifference :: Indifference (n.) Passableness; mediocrity.
Subtraction :: Subtraction (n.) The taking of a lesser number or quantity from a greater of the same kind or denomination; an operation for finding the difference between two numbers or quantities.
Error :: Error (n.) The difference between the observed value of a quantity and that which is taken or computed to be the true value; -- sometimes called residual error.
Rouse :: Rouse (v.) To excite to lively thought or action from a state of idleness, languor, stupidity, or indifference; as, to rouse the faculties, passions, or emotions..
Variance :: Variance (n.) A disagreement or difference between two parts of the same legal proceeding, which, to be effectual, ought to agree, -- as between the writ and the declaration, or between the allegation and the proof..
Differential :: Differential (a.) Relating to differences of motion or leverage; producing effects by such differences; said of mechanism.
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