🔍differentia

noun
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

Meaning

A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.

Example Sentences

The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.

Synonyms

distinction, characteristic, feature, trait, mark

Antonyms

similarity, sameness, uniformity

Collocations

philosophical differentia, defining differentia, essential differentia

More Example Sentences

However, I can now differentiate between critical and less important decisions and act accordingly.

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