'Differentiae' definitions:

Definition of 'Differentiae'

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]

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