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   Dif·fer·ence

   /ˈdif(ə)rəns/

   

   noun

   • 1. a point or way in which people or things are not the same: "the differences between men and women" Similar dissimilaritycontrastdistinctiondistinctnessdifferentiationvariancevariationvariabilitydivergencedeviationpolaritygulfbreachgapsplitdisparityimbalanceunevennessincongruitycontradictioncontradistinctionnonconformityrare:unlikenesscontrarietydissimilitudeOpposite similarity
   • ▪ the state or condition of being dissimilar or unlike: "their difference from one another"
   • ▪ a disagreement, quarrel, or dispute: "the couple are patching up their differences" Similar disagreementdifference of opinionmisunderstandingdisputedisputationargumentdebatequarrelwranglealtercationcontretempsclashcontroversydissensioninformal:tiffset-torun-inspatructionrowbarneybit of argy-bargy
   • ▪ a quantity by which amounts differ; the remainder left after subtraction of one value from another: "the gross margin is the difference between the total cost of the goods and the final selling price" Similar balanceoutstanding amountremaining amountremainderrestresidueexcessextratechnical:residuum
   • ▪ an alteration in a coat of arms to distinguish members or branches of a family.

   verb

   • 1. alter (a coat of arms) to distinguish members or branches of a family.

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin differentia (see differentia).

   Scrabble Points: 19

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2. www.languagehumanities.org › what-is-differanceWhat is Differance? (with picture) - Language Humanities

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   5 days ago · The concept of differance is a complex theory that tries to illuminate the way words are used and how their specific meaning is derived. Derrida called differance a "neographism," meaning a term that is neither a word nor a concept and is used to describe a literary idea.

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   1 day ago · The difference between two numbers is their distance; how far apart they are from each other on a number line. We look at this concept, and how it ties in with subtraction and addition. This lesson is meant for 2nd or 3rd grade. (Note: the video uses the terminology "difference of" instead of "difference between". It means the same thing.)

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   2 days ago · Difference equations are mathematical ways of expressing systems, and they are often recursive (it depends on earlier states). As an example, let's look at the Fibonacci sequence. At each step of this sequence, we add the two previous inputs. So, if we define \(x[n]\) as the current input and \(y[n]\) as the output at a given time step, then

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   What does differance mean?

   • Differance is a play on the French verb differer, which means both “to defer” and “to differ.” Derrida uses both of these meanings to describe his concept. With words, Derrida suggests, the meaning is always “deferred” as a single word cannot give a complete description.

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   Who coined the word differance?

   • Differance is a French word coined by the French philosopher and deconstructionist, Jacques Derrida. The word is a play on several other words that illustrate Derrida’s meaning. The concept of differance is a complex theory that tries to illuminate the way words are used and how their specific meaning is derived.

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   What is the difference between two numbers?

   • The difference between two numbers is their distance; how far apart they are from each other on a number line. We look at this concept, and how it ties in with subtraction and addition. This lesson is meant for 2nd or 3rd grade. (Note: the video uses the terminology "difference of" instead of "difference between". It means the same thing.)

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   Is there a difference between 'where' and 'were'?

   • In the world of grammar, it is common for individuals to confuse terms that sound similar, such as “where” and “were.” Although these two words may seem to have a similar pronunciation, their meanings and usage within the English language are entirely distinct.

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   3 days ago · e. In mathematics, an integral is the continuous analog of a sum, which is used to calculate areas, volumes, and their generalizations. Integration, the process of computing an integral, is one of the two fundamental operations of calculus, [a] the other being differentiation.

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   1 day ago · Philosophy (φιλοσοφία, 'love of wisdom', in Ancient Greek) is a systematic study of general and fundamental questions concerning topics like existence, reason, knowledge, value, mind, and language. It is a rational and critical inquiry that reflects on its own methods and assumptions.

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   3 days ago · What is the main difference between “where” and “were”? “Where” is an adverb or subordinating conjunction referring to location or place, while “were” is a past plural verb form of “to be.” For example: Where is the store? (refers to location) They were at the party last night. (refers to a past action)

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   4 days ago · Defining Average. In mathematics, you can find yourself talking about average, and this is the middle point of all the numbers that you have. To find your average, you’ll do a simple calculation: Sum up all the numbers: Add all values together to get a total. Count the values: Determine how many numbers are in your set.