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Differential vs Exponential - What's the difference?

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In mathematics|lang=en terms the difference between differential and exponential

is that differential is (mathematics) an infinitesimal change in a variable, or the result of differentiation while exponential is (mathematics) any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.

As adjectives the difference between differential and exponential

is that differential is of, or relating to a difference while exponential is relating to an exponent.

As nouns the difference between differential and exponential

is that differential is the differential gear in an automobile etc while exponential is (mathematics) any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.

differential

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • of, or relating to a difference
    • differential characteristics
  • * Motley
    • For whom he produced differential favours.
  • dependent on, or making a difference; distinctive
  • having differences in speed or direction of motion
  • (mathematics) of, or relating to differentiation, or the differential calculus

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • the differential gear in an automobile etc
  • a qualitative or quantitative difference between similar or comparable things
  • (mathematics) an infinitesimal change in a variable, or the result of differentiation
  • One of two coils of conducting wire so related to one another or to a magnet or armature common to both, that one coil produces polar action contrary to that of the other.
  • A form of conductor used for dividing and distributing the current to a series of electric lamps so as to maintain equal action in all.
    • (Knight)

    Derived terms

    * differential amplifier * differential analyzer * differential coefficient * differential gear * differential equation * partial differential equation

    Related terms

    * differ * different * difference * differentiate * differentiation ----

    exponential

    English

    (wikipedia exponential)

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Relating to an exponent.
  • (mathematics) Expressed in terms of a power of e.
  • In modern English, used to describe a high or rapid rate of change.

    • Derived terms

    * exponentially * exponential growth * exponential object

    Antonyms

    * nonexponential

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (mathematics) Any function that has an exponent as an independent variable.