Word: differential
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: di
ffer
en
tial
Definition: A form of conductor used for dividing and distributing the current to a series of electric lamps so as to maintain equal action in all.
Morphemes:
Affix: differ
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To be separated in quantity.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
Meaning: apart
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: carry, bear
Affix: -ence
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Same as -ance; having the state or condition of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -entia
Language: la
Decoded: -entia
Meaning: -entia
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.