differentia

noun

ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce differentia (audio)
Definition of differentianext
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

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  1. characteristic
  2. trait
  3. quality
  4. attribute
  5. feature
  6. attribution
  7. criterion
Noun
  • Nearly a decade ago, a journal called the Numismatic Chronicle published an article analyzing the rare coin’s characteristics—and noting some discrepancies in the alignment of its designs.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In a letter outlining examples of actors who would fit the characteristics, Carrey — along with Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman — was mentioned.
    Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • Studies have suggested that musical taste is deeply tied to personality traits, and findings from a machine learning study run by Spotify offers a fresh perspective on this phenomenon.
    Diana Spehar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Vanney said his mother, Jeanette, who taught kindergarten for four decades, instilled those traits in him.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of trait
Noun
  • With leading air-roasting machines now in its possession, Escape Cafe can meticulously control roast quality, increase volume, and explore a wider range of flavor profiles all while using 40% less gas per year compared to conventional drum roasting practices.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
    Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of quality
Noun
  • His other attributes — physicality, grit and grime — needn’t be, and haven’t been the past few weeks.
    Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • However, these attributes often perpetuate barriers that exclude talented individuals, particularly those with disabilities.
    Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of attribute
Noun
  • Newer treadmills may have additional features, such as a shock-absorbing belt or a streaming service for workout programs.10 However, treadmills do come with some drawbacks.
    Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
  • One feature involves the NCAA, schools and conferences paying athletes about $2.8 billion over a 10-year period as compensation for depriving athletes of NIL, video game and broadcast opportunities in recent years.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of feature
Noun
  • Quantifying Operational Changes External factors like market conditions or staffing changes may overshadow many incremental efficiency gains, making direct attribution difficult.
    Dr. Milan Kumar, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • The painting shows an atypically erotic subject for Poussin, which once cast doubt on its attribution.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of attribution
Noun
  • For example, the Academy’s admission process broadens opportunities for minorities by expanding the candidate pool early on, inviting more qualified candidates to advance while maintaining rigorous, race-neutral criteria for the final selection.
    Corinne Post, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The rule, which was later struck down in court, broadened the criteria for a joint employer relationship in a way that would have made companies potentially liable for the hiring practices of subcontractors.
    Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of criterion
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