differentially
adverb
Simple meaning
In a way that shows or creates a difference between things.
Pronunciation
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dɪfɚˈɛntʃəli
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Definition
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adverb
In a differential manner
“Hubel and Wiesel have found cells that respond differentially according to the direction in which a stimulus is moved across the retina.”
mathematics
With regard to differentiation
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- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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- “Hubel and Wiesel have found cells that respond differentially according to the direction in which a stimulus is moved across the retina.”adverb
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The result of mathematical differentiation.
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