'differentia' definitions:
Definition of 'differentia'
(from WordNet)
noun
Distinguishing characteristics (especially in different species of a genus)
Definition of 'differentia'
From: GCIDE
- differentia \dif`fer*en"ti*a\, n.; pl. Differenti[ae]. [L. See Difference.]
- 1. (Logic) The formal or distinguishing part of the essence of a species, by which it is distinguished from other members of its genus; the characteristic attribute of a species; specific difference; as, a proper definition must have both genus and differentia. [1913 Webster +PJC]
- 2. the set of characteristics distinguishing an entity from related entities. [PJC]