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单词 differentia
释义

differentia

noun

dif·​fer·​en·​tia ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce differentia (audio)
plural differentiae ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shē-ˌē How to pronounce differentia (audio)
-shē-ˌī
: 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

Synonyms

  • affection
  • attribute
  • attribution
  • character
  • characteristic
  • criterion
  • diagnostic
  • feature
  • fingerprint
  • hallmark
  • mark
  • marker
  • note
  • particularity
  • peculiarity
  • point
  • property
  • quality
  • specific
  • stamp
  • touch
  • trait
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Example Sentences

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

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin — more at difference entry 1

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

differentia

noun

dif·​fer·​en·​tia ˌdif-ə-ˈren-ch(ē-)ə How to pronounce differentia (audio)
plural differentiae -chē-ˌē How to pronounce differentia (audio) -chē-ˌī How to pronounce differentia (audio)
: 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

differentia

noun

as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind a list of the chief differentiae between a controlling cult and a legitimate religious sect

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • characteristic
  • trait
  • attribute
  • quality
  • feature
  • criterion
  • attribution
  • specific
  • diagnostic
  • property
  • peculiarity
  • mark
  • marker
  • hallmark
  • particularity
  • affection
  • character
  • stamp
  • touch
  • virtue
  • symbol
  • fingerprint
  • point
  • indication
  • note
  • merit
  • sign
  • excellence
  • emblem
  • uniqueness
  • token
  • grace
  • individuality
  • badge
  • singularity
  • idiosyncrasy
  • charm
  • eccentricity
  • oddity
  • quirk
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