Differential vs Respect - What's the difference?
differential | respect |
of, or relating to a difference
* Motley
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
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.
(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high
(uncountable) good opinion, honor, or admiration
(uncountable, always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.
(countable) a particular aspect of something
to have respect for.
to have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right
to abide by an agreement.
To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
* Shakespeare
* Francis Bacon
To relate to; to be concerned with.
* J. Lee
(obsolete) To regard; to consider; to deem.
* Ben Jonson
(obsolete) To look toward; to face.
* Sir Thomas Browne
respect protect the right of anyone to believe whatever they wish, to act within the law in accordance with their beliefs, and not to be discriminated against on account of their beliefs.
:* Changes in the use of the word respect seems to have shifted our attitudes towards the quite different notion that we must behave respectfully politely towards their beliefs, and not criticize them.
:* This is a restriction on freedom of speech, and is inherently hypocritical—anyone with any view on religion must necessarily believe that those who believe differently are deluded, although their rights must be respected observed.
The distinction between the two meanings can be shown by paraphrasing Voltaire: "I totally disrespect what you say, but absolutely respect your right to say it. "
As nouns the difference between differential and respect
is that differential is the differential gear in an automobile etc while respect is (uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high.As an adjective differential
is of, or relating to a difference.As a verb respect is
to have respect for.As an interjection respect is
(jamaica) hello, hi.differential
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- differential characteristics
- For whom he produced differential favours.
Noun
(en noun)- (Knight)
Derived terms
* differential amplifier * differential analyzer * differential coefficient * differential gear * differential equation * partial differential equationrespect
English
Noun
- He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.
- we do respect people for their dignity and worth.
- The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.
- This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects .
Usage notes
* Adjectives often applied to "respect": great, high, utmost, absoluteSynonyms
* (attitude of consideration) deference, consideration, regard, fealty * (good opinion) admiration, esteem, reverence, regard, recognition, veneration, honor * * (aspect) aspect, facet, face, side, dimensionAntonyms
* disrespect (note: also has verb meaning) * contempt * disdain * scorn * contumely * irreverence * disparagementDerived terms
* final respects * in many respects * last respects * with respect toVerb
(en verb)- She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.
- I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.
- They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.
- Thou respectest not spilling Edward's blood.
- In orchards and gardens, we do not so much respect beauty as variety of ground for fruits, trees, and herbs.
- Glandulation respects the secretory vessels, which are either glandules, follicles, or utricles.
- To whom my father gave this name of Gaspar, / And as his own respected him to death.
- Palladius adviseth, the front of his house should so respect the South