1a : of, relating to, or constituting a difference : distinguishing differential characteristics. b : making a distinction between individuals or classes differential tax rates. c : based on or resulting from a differential. d : functioning or proceeding differently or at a different rate differential melting.

What does being differential mean?

Things that show a difference or act in different ways can be described as differential. You and your sister may get differential benefits from eating a vegetarian diet.

What does differential mean in literature?

differential - a quality that differentiates between similar things. difference - the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock"