contrary vs differential

contrary

adj
  • Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse. 

  • Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent. 

  • Given to opposition; perverse; wayward. 

adv
  • Contrarily 

noun
  • One of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true, though they may both be false. 

  • The opposite. 

differential

adj
  • Of or pertaining to a difference. 

  • Of or pertaining to differentiation or the differential calculus. 

  • Dependent on, or making a difference; distinctive. 

  • Having differences in speed or direction of motion. 

noun
  • One of two coils of conducting wire so related to one another or to a magnet or armature common to both, that one coil produces polar action contrary to that of the other. 

  • 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. 

  • An infinitesimal change in a variable, or the result of differentiation. 

  • The differential gear in an automobile, etc. 

  • A qualitative or quantitative difference between similar or comparable things. 

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