Synonyms of differential

differential

adjective

ˌdi-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl 

as in discriminatory

favoring, applying, or being unequal treatment of different classes of people

did away with differential pay scales for men and women doing the same work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discriminatory
• unfair
• discriminative
• unjust
• unequal
• discriminational
• discriminating
• selective
• inequitable
• biased
• partisan
• partial
• prejudicial
• prejudiced
• elitist
• segregative
• clubby

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• equal
• nondiscriminatory
• equitable
• fair
• neutral
• objective
• just
• impartial
• unbiased
• unprejudiced
• uncolored

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of differential

Running into an on-demand and part-time 4WD transfer case with an automatic limited slip differential, into a multi-link rear suspension system, for incredible on-road and off-road stability, safety and control 24/7. —Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2025

Since acquiring Butler in a five-team trade that sent Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and draft compensation out of Golden State, the Warriors have seen a significant improvement in their turnover differential. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025

And there’s this: Since Jan. 1, the Heat has been by far the league’s worst fourth-quarter team in point differential. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025

That differential ranks in the 88th percentile among all NBA players this season. —Shane Young, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025