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
  • But experts say there are certain characteristics that kids’ favorite toys share.
    Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
  • But Americans have long had an outsize risk tolerance, a characteristic that is integral to both the dynamism of the country’s economy and the vibrance of its society.
    Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • Many types of true lilies are classified based on specific traits, such as bloom shape and growth.
    Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
  • On the other hand, Harris has a significant edge on many character and personal traits, and her personal popularity ratings are a little better than Trump’s.
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of trait
Noun
  • Determined to bring Franck back, Elsa begins trying to do the aliens’ bidding, which adds a slight ticking-clock quality to the narrative.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The JLab Talk Pro is a versatile USB microphone ideal for podcasters and remote workers seeking professional sound quality at an accessible price.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of quality
Noun
  • Think outside the box and apply discipline and physical attributes to turn your pursuits into something tangible.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Sometimes soccer is as simple as signing a player with the exact attributes to deal with your biggest weakness.
    Steve Price, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of attribute
Noun
  • Medina’s early memories of the Northside feature mostly Latino faces.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The apps Bumble for Friends: Initially launched in 2016 as a feature on Bumble known as BFF, the typical user is a young woman who has just graduated from high school or college or moved to a new city, a Bumble spokesperson told me.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of feature
Noun
  • The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which in the lead-up to the election made formal attributions of online propaganda campaigns to countries like Iran and Russia, declined to comment.
    Kevin Collier, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Friday’s disclosure follows the ODNI’s public attribution of three other fake videos in recent weeks to Russia.
    Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of attribution
Noun
  • Earlier this year, the Academy changed the criteria for Songwriter of the Year to make the award more open to artists who also write songs for other artists.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Each outlet and agency creates their own criteria for interpreting these results.
    Ellen Ioanes, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of criterion
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